Principal Research Engineer, Generative AI
202k - 268k USD
Hybrid
Full Time
#Engineering
#AI
#Natural Language Understanding
#Deep Learning
#TensorFlow
#PyTorch
#Natural Language Processing
#Python
#Reinforcement Learning
At SoundHound AI we create Voice AI products that let people talk naturally to the technology around them. Our conversational systems power in-car assistants, restaurant ordering platforms, and other applications across more than two dozen languages. We are now looking for a Principal Research Engineer to guide the next wave of generative-AI advances that will make these interactions even more intelligent and context-aware.
Responsibilities
- Lead original research in generative AI, concentrating on natural language understanding, dialogue generation, and context-aware conversational systems that directly improve our products.
- Design and train large-scale deep-learning models, then integrate the resulting advances into production through close collaboration with machine-learning engineers, software developers, and product managers.
- Mentor junior researchers and engineers while staying current with the latest developments in the field and continuously enhancing our technology stack.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Computer Science and at least eight years of full-time industry experience in relevant domains.
- Demonstrated success conducting impactful research and development in generative AI, evidenced by publications and projects.
- Expert-level proficiency with deep-learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch, plus hands-on experience training large-scale models.
- In-depth knowledge of natural language processing techniques, including pre-trained language models, text generation, and dialogue systems.
- Strong Python programming skills and the ability to implement and optimize AI models.
- Proven capacity to solve complex technical challenges and deliver innovative solutions in conversational AI.
- Excellent teamwork and communication abilities for effective cross-functional collaboration.
What we offer
The salary range for this position is $202,000 - $268,000. In addition to salary, you will receive equity compensation in the form of SOUN stock, comprehensive medical insurance, paid time off, and the flexibility of hybrid or remote work arrangements.
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