Senior Applied Research Scientist - Personalization
About the role
For our client, we are seeking a Senior Applied Research Scientist - Personalization to join the team of a leader in the Media space. This role sits at the intersection of applied machine learning and product innovation, with a focus on advancing personalization-related research in a consumer media environment. You will develop and evaluate new approaches that improve speech synthesis and recognition capabilities while helping scale research into production-ready solutions. The position also calls for close collaboration with engineering and data partners to strengthen infrastructure, share research best practices, and support broader product and market impact.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Pay
$169,157 – $241,653 annually
Responsibilities
- Develop and test new methods for speech synthesis and recognition
- Expand speech applications for various markets and products
- Collaborate with a motivated research team to scale models
- Promote best practices in research and share knowledge with colleagues
- Work with engineering and data teams to enhance infrastructure and processes
Qualifications
- PhD in ML or a related field with professional experience
- Proficiency in developing ML techniques such as transformers and GANs
- Experience with generative models in speech synthesis and recognition
- Strong programming skills in Python, especially with PyTorch
- Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Six months paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement plan to save for the future
- Monthly meal allowance to support your daily needs
- 23 paid days off for vacation and personal time
- 13 paid flexible holidays to celebrate special occasions