Principal AI Scientist

Cerence Inc.$123K — $197K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in developing LLM/MLLMs.
  • Familiar with commercial deployments, including model support and optimization for production.
  • Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and machine learning algorithms implementation.
  • Proven track record in developing conversational AI systems across various models.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and implement advanced Generative AI models across hardware platforms.
  • Train, fine-tune, and optimize models to enhance accuracy and performance for LLMs.
  • Collaborate with AI scientists and software engineers to create customized LLM/MLLM solutions.
  • Innovate existing applications by integrating LLMs/MLLMs for improved performance on limited resources.
  • Stay updated with advancements in Generative AI and language modeling to improve systems.

Benefits

  • Join a leader in the automotive voice assistant space with a strong industry reputation.
  • Collaborate with leading automakers like Ford, Daimler, and BMW.
  • Be part of a passionate and dedicated global team focused on innovation.
  • Engage in meaningful contributions within a rapidly growing industry.
Full Job Description
Your Impact
  • Architect, design, and implement state-of-the-art Generative AI models (auto-regressive, diffusion, Discrete Diffusion, Hybrid SSM etc ) and port these models to any hardware platform.
  • Leverage your expertise to effectively train, fine-tune, and optimize models that impact LLMs (Multimodal & Multilingual), shaping them for optimal accuracy, naturalness, and performance.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams comprising agentic AI scientists, software engineers, and domain experts. By understanding their requirements, you will collaboratively develop customized solutions that leverage the prowess of LLMs/MLLMs.
  • Innovate and enhance existing applications by integrating the power of LLMs/MLLMs, thereby ensuring optimal performance and speed even on resource-constrained platforms.
  • Stay fully abreast of the latest advancements, trends, and research in the realms of Generative AI, Conversational AI, and language modeling, actively incorporating new techniques, technologies, and best practices to continually enhance the overall performance of our systems.

What You Bring
  • Extensive experience and demonstrated mastery in developing LLM/MLLMs.
  • Well versed with commercial deployments, post-deployment support, model-profiling and optimization needed for production environments. It would be preferable to be experienced in deploying models in different languages.
  • Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
  • Exceptional programming skills in Python along with a strong ability to implement complex machine learning algorithms.
  • Proven track-record in developing conversational AI systems, successfully working with diverse elements such as acoustic models, language models, and pronunciation models.
  • Possess strong analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and a collaborative mindset, ensuring you can thrive within our fast-paced and innovative environment.


What we offer

At Cerence AI, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, personal wellbeing, and life outside of work. Benefits are effective from the date of hire.

Our benefits include:
  • The expected salary range for this position is $123,500 - $197,600 USD. The actual salary will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors.
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Choice-based medical coverage plus Dental and Vision plans
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • We also offer an Employee Assistance Program, a wellbeing platform, volunteer hours, a broad employee discount marketplace, tuition reimbursement and a global rewards and recognition program.


All compensation and benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying plans or programs, as applicable, and may be amended, terminated, or replaced from time to time.

About Cerence Inc.

Cerence Inc. is a software company that specializes in voice recognition and natural language understanding technology. The company was spun off from Nuance Communications in 2019 and is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts. Cerence's software is used in a variety of applications, including automotive infotainment systems, smart speakers, and virtual assistants. The company's clients include many of the world's leading automakers, as well as companies in the consumer electronics and mobile device industries. Cerence has received several awards for its technology, including the 2020 CES Innovation Award for its Cerence Drive platform.
Learn more about Cerence Inc.
Size
1,200 employees
Market Cap
$726.1 million
Industry
Net Income
$12.7 million
5 Year Trend
+6%
Revenue
$347.1 million

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