Lead AI Research Scientist - Natural Language Processing

Our client is at the forefront of AI innovation and is seeking a visionary Lead AI Research Scientist specializing in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to join their world-class, fully remote team. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven language understanding and generation. You will lead cutting-edge research projects, develop novel algorithms, and contribute to groundbreaking publications and patents. The ideal candidate possesses a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field, with a deep focus on NLP. You will be expected to stay abreast of the latest advancements in transformer architectures, large language models (LLMs), and other state-of-the-art NLP techniques. Your responsibilities will include designing experiments, implementing and evaluating models, and collaborating with engineering teams to bring research prototypes into production. This role demands exceptional analytical skills, a strong publication record, and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. As a Lead Scientist, you will mentor junior researchers, guide research directions, and contribute to the strategic vision of the AI research department. You will work in a highly collaborative, asynchronous environment, leveraging advanced communication tools to foster innovation and knowledge sharing across global teams. Responsibilities include:
Conducting pioneering research in NLP, including but not limited to: language modeling, sentiment analysis, machine translation, question answering, text summarization, and dialogue systems. Developing and implementing novel deep learning architectures and algorithms for NLP tasks. Designing and executing rigorous experiments to validate research hypotheses and measure model performance. Publishing research findings in top-tier AI conferences and journals. Contributing to patent applications for novel AI technologies. Collaborating with software engineers to translate research into deployable AI features and products. Mentoring and guiding junior researchers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence. Staying current with the latest research trends and developments in NLP and machine learning. Presenting research findings internally and externally to technical and non-technical audiences. Proactively identifying new research opportunities and potential application areas for NLP. Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a closely related field with a strong focus on NLP. Demonstrated track record of impactful research, evidenced by publications in leading AI conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, EMNLP). Expertise in deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and programming languages (Python). Deep understanding of various NLP techniques, algorithms, and state-of-the-art models (e.g., BERT, GPT, Transformers). Experience with large-scale data processing and distributed computing environments. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively. Proven ability to lead research projects and mentor junior team members. Experience working in a remote, collaborative setting is highly desirable. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to work on challenging problems with a globally distributed, talented team. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI and NLP, we want to hear from you.