Research Scientist II

What you'll do

• Lead and execute independent research in speech generative AI, audio modeling, and multimodal learning.
• Design and advance state-of-the-art AI models for foundation learning and generative speech systems.
• Apply modern optimization techniques and data scaling strategies to solve complex audio problems.
• Publish original research at leading conferences and journals and pursue patent protection for innovations.
• Build high-quality research prototypes that demonstrate technical rigor and clear paths to product integration.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate research outcomes into robust, real-world products.
• Provide technical mentorship to help set high standards for research quality and engineering excellence.

What we're looking for

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a research focus (Ph.D. preferred).
• 3+ years of research experience in industry (strongly preferred).
• Proven track record of independent research contributions, such as first-author publications or equivalent leadership.
• Deep expertise in audio and machine learning, including speech generation, audio representations, and large-scale neural models.
• Hands-on experience with modern AI architectures, training pipelines, and data scaling strategies.
• Strong Python and deep learning development skills with a focus on performance and reproducibility.
• Excellent communication skills to clearly articulate complex technical ideas.
• Ability to build high-quality research prototypes and provide technical mentorship.