Principal Research Engineer, Generative AI

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Algorithms, Analytical and Problem solving, Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery - CI/CD, Conversational AI, Data science techniques, Deep Learning, Effective communication skills, Generative AI, High performance computing- HPC, Machine learning techniques, Mentoring, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Optimization, Product Management, Project management, Python Programming, PyTorch, Reinforcement Learning, Software Development, Teamwork, TensorFlow, Virtual Reality (VR)

Job Description

SoundHound AI believes every person should be able to interact naturally with the products around them–by simply talking. With a global reach spanning two dozen languages, we build Voice AI products with conversational intelligence for cars, restaurant ordering, and more, allowing our customers to extend their brand in new and meaningful ways.

At SoundHound, data and engineering are two of our biggest assets. This role lives at the intersection of the two. We aspire to leverage our data to make informed decisions to steer product development, marketing, and user engagement to new heights.

This role is available throughout Canada. Toronto-based employees can work out of our office in downtown Toronto. The compensation package will include salary, equity (RSUs), comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other benefits. The target start date for this opening is in January 2024.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and contribute to groundbreaking research in Generative AI, focusing on natural language understanding, dialogue generation, and context-aware conversational systems

• Develop novel algorithms and models for enhancing the performance and intelligence of our conversational AI platform

• Train and fine-tune large-scale deep learning models for natural language processing and dialogue generation

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including machine learning engineers, software developers, and product managers, to integrate research findings into our products and solutions

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior researchers and engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation

• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Generative AI and contribute to the continuous improvement of our technology stack

We would love to hear from you if:

• You have a Ph.D. in Computer Science and at least eight years of relevant, full-time industry experience

• You have proven expertise in impactful research and development in Generative AI, with a portfolio of publications and projects demonstrating your expertise

• You are highly proficient in deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and have experience with large-scale model training

• You have in-depth knowledge of natural language processing (NLP) techniques, including pre-trained language models, text generation, and dialogue systems

• You have strong programming skills in Python and can implement and optimize AI models

• You can tackle complex challenges and develop innovative solutions in the field of conversational AI

• You have excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

• You have a passion for staying at the forefront of AI research and a drive to push the boundaries of what's possible in conversational AI

We’d be especially excited if you have knowledge of reinforcement learning techniques for dialogue systems and conversational AI, have experience working on chatbots or virtual assistants, and have worked at a conversational AI company. Also, please let us know if you have contributed to open-source AI projects and communities!