An international tech lab is expanding its applied AI research centre, hiring to strengthen their work on large-scale recommender systems and LLMs powering global platforms across cloud, streaming, and mobile. This is more than a publication-first role. You’ll be joining a multi-disciplinary research centre that collaborates with top universities and industry partners, with real deployment as the end goal. What You’ll Do:Design and develop production-grade recommender systems and LLM-driven servicesRun experiments on massive datasets, proposing novel approaches to real-world problemsPresent and defend your research both internally and externallyMentor junior researchers and guide research direction across the teamPublish in top-tier venues, file patents, and build working prototypesPartner with global stakeholders to scale ideas and deliver impactWhat They’re Looking For:10+ years of experience in applied ML, with a strong track record in recommender systems or LLMsHands-on coding skills are a must (Python, C++, R, etc.)PhD from a top university and multiple publications + patents all focused around LLM'sIndustry background at leading tech companies (e.g. Apple, Amazon, ByteDance)Ability to lead and deliver in research environments that bridge academia and industryProcess Overview:Coding test (challenging and mandatory, even for senior profiles)Research presentation (typically PhD work or a recent project)Deep-dive with the lab or HQ team to assess alignmentFinal HR round (salary and logistics)
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