What you'll do
Hands-on Research: Be deeply involved in hands-on technical work in any and all aspects of research projects from early exploration to working prototypes to achieve successful real-world applications.
Research Leadership: Identify promising applications of AI relevant to ASAPP’s core mission, formulate and advocate for research programs in those areas, and take ownership of driving impactful research initiatives.
Collaboration & Advocacy: Work with cross-functional teams to socialize your research findings, advocate for their application, and guide the productization of those findings to improve customer experience solutions.
Documentation & Publication: Document significant experimental results, contribute to publishing peer-reviewed papers, and participate in patenting innovations.
Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior researchers, helping them develop their skills in independent research and the communication of their findings.
What we're looking for
Education: PhD in a relevant field (such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Linguistics, etc.)
Technical Expertise: Strong research experience in LLMs, Conversational AI, or Speech systems, including practical knowledge of algorithm design, model development, and experimental evaluation. Ideally with a focus on real-world applications.
Mentorship: Experience in coaching and guiding junior researchers or research engineers.
Hands-on Contribution: As an individual contributor, you’ll be expected to lead experiments, perform hands-on research, and drive the execution of innovative projects.
Enthusiasm: A passion for continued learning and deepening expertise in machine learning and AI, with a strong desire to apply research in impactful ways.
What we'd like to see
Experience with Spoken Conversational AI applications or Speech LLMs.
Ability to develop and lead independent research programs.
A collaborative mindset, eager to share research findings and drive their application across product teams.
Experience in a startup environment, with the ability to balance deep research and rapid execution.
ASAPP Mountain View, California, USA Office
717 North Shoreline Boulevard, Mountain View, California, United States, 94043
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