Researcher - AI & ML

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Company: Tephra Inc.

Location: San Francisco, CA 94112

Description:

Description:

Role: Researcher - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Location Options: Bay Area - CA

Responsibilities:

Research and Development:
Conduct cutting-edge research in AI and ML
Explore and experiment with new machine learning techniques
Develop novel AI solutions for complex problems across various industries

Algorithm Design:
Design and implement novel algorithms for data analysis
Improve the efficiency and scalability of existing models

Data Analysis:
Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets to extract meaningful insights
Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, anomalies and key features

Model Training & Evaluation:
Train machine learning models on large datasets and optimize them for accuracy
Conduct thorough evaluation and testing of models using appropriate metrics

Collaboration:
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers
Collaborate with other researchers and academic institutions

Publications & Presentations:
Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at industry conferences
Communicate complex research results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Qualifications:

Educational Qualifications: -

A Ph.D. or master's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field with a strong focus on AI/ML.

Minimum of 10 years of total experience

Technical Skills: -
Expertise in machine learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Scikit-learn)
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java
Strong knowledge of mathematical concepts, including linear algebra, probability, statistics, and optimization techniques
Contributions to AI/ML open-source projects or publications in top-tier journals or conferences
Experience in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for model deployment
Familiarity with large-scale distributed systems and data processing frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)

Experience:
Strong research background, deep technical expertise in AI and ML
Experience with deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, or reinforcement learning
Practical experience in designing and deploying ML models at scale

Soft Skills:
Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain complex concepts clearly
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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