Position Overview: We are expanding our research team and looking for an experienced Research Scientist specializing in Conversational AI & Machine Learning. In this role, you will work on solving scientific challenges related to Conversational AI to build domain-specific, real-world solutions. You will have the opportunity to leverage the massive amounts of data generated by our products to ask fundamental research questions, while deploying AI features into real-world applications.
What you'll do- Hands-on Research: Be deeply involved in hands-on technical work in any and all aspects of research projects from early exploration to working prototypes to achieve successful real-world applications.
>- Research Leadership: Identify promising applications of AI relevant to ASAPP's core mission, formulate and advocate for research programs in those areas, and take ownership of driving impactful research initiatives.
>- Collaboration & Advocacy: Work with cross-functional teams to socialize your research findings, advocate for their application, and guide the productization of those findings to improve customer experience solutions.
>- Documentation & Publication: Document significant experimental results, contribute to publishing peer-reviewed papers, and participate in patenting innovations.
>- Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior researchers, helping them develop their skills in independent research and the communication of their findings.
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What we're looking for- Education: PhD in a relevant field (such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Linguistics, etc.)
>- Technical Expertise: Strong research experience in LLMs, Conversational AI, or Speech systems, including practical knowledge of algorithm design, model development, and experimental evaluation. Ideally with a focus on real-world applications.
>- Mentorship: Experience in coaching and guiding junior researchers or research engineers.
>- Hands-on Contribution: As an individual contributor, you'll be expected to lead experiments, perform hands-on research, and drive the execution of innovative projects.
>- Enthusiasm: A passion for continued learning and deepening expertise in machine learning and AI, with a strong desire to apply research in impactful ways.
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What we'd like to see- Experience with Spoken Conversational AI applications or Speech LLMs.
>- Ability to develop and lead independent research programs.
>- A collaborative mindset, eager to share research findings and drive their application across product teams.
>- Experience in a startup environment, with the ability to balance deep research and rapid execution.
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$190,000 - $230,000 a year
Compensation package also includes an annual performance bonus on top of the listed salary range
Separately, we also offer a compelling equity grant comprised of stock options
Benefits include:
Competitive compensation with stock options
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance
401k matching
Fitness and wellness stipend
Mental well-being benefits
Professional learning and development stipend
Parental leave, including adoptive and foster parents
3 weeks paid time off (increases with tenure) along with sick leave, bereavement and jury duty
