Senior Research Scientist, Auckland

Leonardo.Ai seeks a Senior Research Scientist to join our expanding global AI team. We're advancing our generative AI platform to empower millions, regardless of expertise, with intuitive tools for creating high-quality images and videos. Now part of the Canva family, we're building a world-class R&D team to seamlessly integrate AI products, tools, and features, making creativity limitless for nearly a quarter of a billion users. The Role: This is an exciting opportunity for AI and Machine Learning professionals and academics to collaborate with top talent. As a Senior AI Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in building and training new foundational design models as we advance into text-to-video, 3D, and audio generation. We are working at the cutting edge of what’s possible and pushing every day to go beyond it.Responsibilities: Lead Multimodal Research: Spearhead research in multimodal AI, including text-to-image, video, 3D, and audio generation. Drive cross-modal innovation to address complex challenges across media types. Foundational Model Development: Architect, train, and evaluate foundational models.Research and Application: Explore new insights and apply them to improve model outcomes. Skills We Like: Multimodal AI Expertise: Experience in text-to-image, video synthesis, 3D generation, and audio processing, with knowledge of training LLMs for multimodal applications. Foundational Model Building and GPU Proficiency: Skill in building foundational models from scratch, leveraging GPU technology for performance and scaling.Advanced Model Architectures: Background in GANs, transformers, and diffusion models, especially for multimodal applications. Academic and Open-Source Contributions: Record of peer-reviewed publications and contributions to open-source projects. Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Python, deep learning frameworks, and cloud computing.Collaborative Attitude: Strong team player experienced in cross-functional collaboration. Curiosity and Adaptability: Ability to stay current with tools and advancements in AI. Educational Background: PhD in AI with research experience in ML or equivalent experience. Our Culture: Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy the flexibility to work remotely or from our vibrant offices across Australia. Empowering Growth: We offer continuous learning opportunities and career growth tailored to your goals. Impactful Work: Join us in shaping the future of AI with innovative projects that make a meaningful impact.Leonardo.Ai Benefits: A range of benefits to support your success in and outside of work. Impact the future of AI. Reward package including equity. Inclusive parental leave policy with 18 weeks paid leave. Annual Vibe&Thrive allowance for wellbeing and social connection. Flexible leave options, including remote working abroad. Support for professional development. Fun and engaging company events, virtual and in-person. 20 days annual leave. Next Steps: If you're passionate about reading and publishing AI research papers, have a history of implementing AI models (open source or proprietary), and are keen to bring models to production, this role might be the perfect fit for you.We encourage you to apply and start the conversation, whether you're based in Australia or overseas. #J-18808-Ljbffr