Senior Applied AI Scientist (AI Marketplace)

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Responsibilities

• ▹Apply state-of-the-art multimodal neural search and ranking models to build and optimise scalable machine learning solutions for personalised learning and AI tutors
• ▹Work on cutting-edge AI models, contributing to research, prototyping and deployment in production environments
• ▹Partner with scientists, engineers and product teams to deliver AI-driven solutions that improve learning experiences and business outcomes
• ▹Support and mentor junior scientists and engineers
• ▹Contribute to machine learning best practices, including model architecture, research methodologies and deployment pipelines

Requirements

• ▹PhD in Information Retrieval (IR), NLP, Machine Learning or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• ▹4+ years of industry experience, focusing on deep learning-based NLP and IR applications
• ▹Strong proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
• ▹Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud)
• ▹Ability to drive AI initiatives from research to production in a collaborative environment
• ▹Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of building impactful AI solutions
• ▹Passion for advancing AI-driven personalised learning experiences
• ▹Eagerness to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional setting

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹An open, collaborative, dynamic and diverse culture
• ▹Generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com, learning and development budget, and time off for self-development
• ▹Competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance and health insurance
• ▹Access to free mental health support platforms

About the company

Preply is a language learning platform where 100,000+ tutors teach 90+ languages to learners in 180 countries.