Applied Scientist II

About the role

We are seeking an Applied Scientist II to lead the development of cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions that enhance the Qualtrics experience. This role involves personalizing user interactions, driving innovation, and contributing to the advancement of AI technology.

Responsibilities

• Leverage deep knowledge of AI principles, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and reinforcement learning.
• Develop and optimize algorithms for scalable and efficient GenAI applications.
• Tackle challenging problems creatively, using generative models to address real-world use cases.
• Show strong programming skills in Python and proficiency in deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to research, implement, evaluate, optimize, productize, and maintain cutting-edge machine learning models.
• Contribute to and lead design reviews, modeling discussions, and technical activities.
• Design and build Agentic AI systems to solve complex customer challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and Ph.D. in Computer Science or related fields.
• Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals and tool ecosystem.
• 3+ years of combined academic and industrial research experience in machine learning, NLP, information retrieval, deep learning, or a related field.
• Experience with Agentic AI systems, including design, development, and rigorous evaluation of agent performance.
• Deep learning implementation expertise (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.).
• Excellent command of at least one modern programming language (Python).
• Depth in one or more areas: Natural Language Processing, Information Retrieval, Speech Processing, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, etc.
• Knowledge of or experience in building production-quality and large-scale deployment of machine learning applications.
• Experience in machine learning systems (SageMaker, MLFlow) and deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, MXNet).
• Preference for a publication record in top-tier ML and NLP conferences.

Qualifications

• Strong passion for leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to create innovative GenAI applications.
• Commitment to developing GenAI applications that adhere to ethical standards and promote positive societal impact.
• A drive to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI and contribute to the advancement of the field through research, experimentation, and collaboration.
• Willingness to stay updated with the latest advancements in AI research and technology, and to continuously learn and adapt to new methodologies and best practices.
• Agility to pivot and iterate on GenAI applications based on feedback, emerging trends, and changing business requirements.

Skills

• Effective communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to gather requirements for GenAI application development.

Benefits

Qualtrics offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Paid time off.
• A wellness reimbursement.
• Mental health benefits.
• An experience bonus.

Pay

The base annual pay range for this position is $167,500—$220,000 USD. Additional compensation may include a sign-on bonus and restricted stock units.