Sr Lead AI Research Scientist, AI Foundations
Upwork
about 1 month ago
Lisbon, Portugal
Senior / Staff+
H1B Sponsor
Responsibilities
- Research core algorithms for AI systems aligned with Upwork's mission.
- Prioritize research on production-grade customer-facing AI models.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate research into complex systems.
- Own research projects from ideation to publication.
- Manage cross-departmental goals and conflicts proactively.
- Publish and collaborate on AI research at top conferences.
- Stay updated on ML/AI advancements and disseminate knowledge.
- Mentor junior researchers and uphold engineering best practices.
- Advise leadership on AI advancements and strategy.
Requirements
- PhD in a relevant field with industry experience.
- Multiple publications at top AI/ML conferences.
- Proven mentoring ability and communication skills.
- High proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks.
- Experience in startup-like environments encouraging problem-solving.
Tech Stack
PythonPyTorch
Categories
AI & MLData Science