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Machine Learning Research Engineer; Scientific & Engineering AI

Job in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, 40201, USA
Listing for: Optimal
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-22
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Artificial Intelligence, AI Engineer (Applied/Software), Computer Science
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Machine Learning Research Engineer (Scientific & Engineering AI)

Machine Learning Research Engineer (Scientific & Engineering AI)

Urgent Hiring Requirement

Minimum Qualification

PhD in a relevant technical field.

This is an urgent requirement with an anticipated start date within 2 weeks. Priority will be given to candidates who can interview promptly and begin within two weeks of selection.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Machine Learning Research Engineer (Scientific & Engineering AI) with strong expertise in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, and AI research. This role is intended exclusively for PhD graduates or candidates near completion from reputable universities.

Candidates with a strong academic research background in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Data Science, Scientific Computing, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Applied Physics, Computational Engineering, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Ideal candidates will combine strong ML/DL expertise with domain knowledge in mechanical engineering, materials science, manufacturing systems, physical systems, scientific computing, or simulation-driven engineering applications.

Research experience gained during a PhD program will be considered equivalent to professional industry experience.

This is an urgent hiring requirement, and we are actively seeking candidates who can start within the next 2 weeks.

Education Requirement
  • PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Applied Physics, Computational Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Candidates currently pursuing a PhD with anticipated graduation within the next 3-6 months are also encouraged to apply.
  • Only PhD candidates will be considered for this role.
  • Candidates with only a Master's degree will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, train, and optimize Machine Learning and Deep Learning models for real-world applications.
  • Own the complete ML lifecycle including data collection, annotation, preprocessing, model training, fine‑tuning, evaluation, optimization, and deployment.
  • Develop and deploy advanced deep learning architectures including CNNs, LSTMs, ConvLSTMs, Graph Neural Networks (GNNs), Reinforcement Learning, and Transformer‑based models.
  • Conduct experiments, evaluate model performance, and drive continuous algorithmic improvements.
  • Work with large‑scale datasets for model training, validation, and testing.
  • Optimize and deploy AI models for scalable and efficient real‑world applications.
  • Translate research concepts into scalable, production‑ready AI systems.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering and research teams to integrate ML models into real‑world applications.
  • Document methodologies, experimental findings, and technical solutions.
  • Contribute to technical innovation initiatives and advanced AI research activities.
Required Qualifications
  • Strong PhD research background in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Data Science, Scientific Machine Learning, Computational Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Informatics, or related areas.
  • Strong programming experience with Python and C++.
  • Hands‑on experience with PyTorch, Tensor Flow, Keras, Scikit‑learn, or similar ML frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Neural Networks, Computer Vision, and AI algorithms.
  • Experience developing and training advanced deep learning models and architectures.
  • Solid mathematical foundation in linear algebra, probability, statistics, optimization, and applied machine learning.
  • Experience working with Linux environments, Git, Docker, and modern development workflows.
  • Demonstrated research experience through publications, thesis work, academic research projects, or equivalent research contributions.
  • Strong ability to independently research, prototype, and deploy AI solutions.
  • Experience applying machine learning or deep learning techniques to engineering, manufacturing, materials science, physical systems, scientific computing, simulation, or…
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