Lead AI Researcher - Natural Language Processing

Our client is seeking a visionary Lead AI Researcher specializing in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to drive innovation in Centurion . This role is at the forefront of AI & Emerging Technologies , focused on pushing the boundaries of what's possible in understanding and generating human language. You will lead a team of talented researchers and engineers, guiding groundbreaking projects that aim to develop next-generation NLP models and applications.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced researcher who is passionate about making significant contributions to the field and shaping the future of AI-driven communication.

• Lead research initiatives and development of state-of-the‑art NLP models, including large language models (LLMs), sentiment analysis, and machine translation.
• Mentor and guide a team of AI researchers and engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment.
• Design and conduct experiments to validate research hypotheses and benchmark model performance.
• Publish research findings in top‑tier AI conferences and journals, and present work internally and externally.
• Collaborate with product teams to translate research breakthroughs into tangible AI features and products.

• PhD in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field.
• 8+ years of research experience in NLP, with a strong publication record.
• Demonstrated expertise in deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Tensor Flow) and NLP libraries (e.g., Hugging Face Transformers, spaCy).
• Proven ability to lead research teams and manage complex research projects from inception to completion.
• Experience with distributed training and large‑scale model development is highly desirable.

• An industry‑leading salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to work remotely and lead a world‑class AI research team.
• Significant investment in research and development, with access to cutting‑edge computational resources.
• Support for conference travel and publication fees to promote scientific dissemination.
• A culture that values intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and breakthrough innovation.