Machine Learning Researcher

Sr. Machine Learning Researcher

100% Remote - EU or UK

About Us

VERSES is a cognitive computing company building next-generation intelligent software systems modeled after the Wisdom and Genius of Nature We are a distributed, diverse, and inclusive workforce that aspires to do our best work on important problems with exceptional people and we value: AUDACITY, ASSERTIVENESS, ALIGNMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY, ABUNDANCE & AWESOMENESS.

We’re looking for trailblazers and problem solvers passionate about tackling important global-scale challenges so if that sounds appealing, let’s imagine a smarter world together.

Join Our Adventure:

At VERSES, we're shaping the future of computing with our natural computing platform, Genius. We're looking for an expert ML Researcher to join an exciting new group working at the cutting edge of ML research.

This unique position combines the benefits of working within an academic research driven environment, and you will be encouraged to collaborate widely and publish, with the benefits of the commercial sector including compute resources, appropriate remuneration and the ability to pursue the commercial impact of scientific innovations.

✍️ Roles and Responsibilities

• Pursuing cutting edge ML research both independently and as part of a team.
• Developing ML theory, constructing ML implementations at scale and publishing papers.
• With a focus on: ML benchmarking, ML scaling, structure learning, message passing on factor graphs, and/or algorithm development
• Company will provide Source Materials including research, patents, white papers, presentations, illustrations, and reference examples and this role will review, comment, analyze and re-use for the project
• Distilling and presenting your work to our company leaders on a regular basis.
• This individual may work with others in the scientific or research community to assist them in their research.This role contributes to specific lines of development and innovation work, to help others who are accountable for product development to implement and operationalize research results

Essential Qualifications:

• Demonstrated track record at publishing in top echelon ML venues such as NeuIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, etc on topics such Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, ML Theory & Foundations Unsupervised Learning & Generative Models
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field, with experience in computer science, data science, statistics and operations research
• Experience at the cutting edge of machine learning research
• Have knowledge of implementing AI systems at scales
• Knowledge of deploying ML services on the cloud, working with big data
• Ability to work within a team of both ML research scientists and engineers
• Sympathetic to Bayesian approaches in machine learning
• Must have a Masters degree, have a PhD or be pursuing doctoral studies

✨ Why Join Us?

Work on groundbreaking products in an environment that fuels innovation.

A career trajectory that’s as limitless as your ambition.

Join a team where your ideas are not just heard but celebrated.

A fun, inclusive, and supportive culture.

️ Generous vacation policy and work-life harmony.

Dive into this adventure!

Benefits

• In addition to fostering a culture of highly engaged, emotionally intelligent, and energetic people we offer:
• Global virtual work environment (although some positions may need to operate within specific time zones)
• Generous & robust benefit programs for medical, dental, vision & lifes
• Mental Health wellness programs
• Responsible paid time off policy (RTO), and, of course, company-recognized Holidays!!
• Vested interest in the success of individuals
• Generous total rewards package which includes equitable base pay, potential for bonuses, stock options

Job Type

Regular, Full-time

Remote: EU or UK

VERSES is unable to offer visa sponsorship or assistance with work authorization for this position. Only candidates authorized to work in their respective countries (US, Canada, EU, UK) without the need for sponsorship will be considered.

Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging:

At VERSES, we value diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge. We encourage applications from everyone, including members of all equity-seeking communities, such as (but certainly not limited to) women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.

We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, as appropriate. Please contact us at recruiting@verses.ai to request accommodation.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including hairstyle and texture), religion (including religious grooming and dress practices), gender, gender identity, gender expression, color, national origin, pregnancy, ancestry, domestic partner status, disability, sexual orientation, age, genetic predisposition, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable laws. VERSES will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics or any other unlawful behavior, conduct, or purpose.

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