Principal Research Engineer, Generative AI

Job Description Your Career, our FutureTogether. Ready to join something big At SoundHound AI, we bring voice, generative, and conversational AI together to transform how people interact with products and services. From voice-enabled vehicles to food ordering and customer support, our multilingual, omnichannel technology already impacts hundreds of millions worldwide. At SoundHound, data and engineering are two of our biggest assets. This role lives at the intersection of the two. We aspire to leverage our data to make informed decisions to steer product development, marketing, and user engagement to new heights. In This Role, You Will - Lead and contribute to groundbreaking research in Generative AI, focusing on natural language understanding, dialogue generation, and context-aware conversational systems - Develop novel algorithms and models for enhancing the performance and intelligence of our conversational AI platform - Train and fine-tune large-scale deep learning models for natural language processing and dialogue generation - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including machine learning engineers, software developers, and product managers, to integrate research findings into our products and solutions - Provide mentorship and guidance to junior researchers and engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation - Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Generative AI and contribute to the continuous improvement of our technology stack We Would Love To Hear From You If - You have a Ph.D. in Computer Science and at least eight years of relevant, full-time industry experience - You have proven expertise in impactful research and development in Generative AI, with a portfolio of publications and projects demonstrating your expertise - You are highly proficient in deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and have experience with large-scale model training - You have in-depth knowledge of natural language processing (NLP) techniques, including pre-trained language models, text generation, and dialogue systems - You have strong programming skills in Python and can implement and optimize AI models - You can tackle complex challenges and develop innovative solutions in the field of conversational AI - You have excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams - You have a passion for staying at the forefront of AI research and a drive to push the boundaries of what's possible in conversational AI We'd be especially excited if you have knowledge of reinforcement learning techniques for dialogue systems and conversational AI, have experience working on chatbots or virtual assistants, and have worked at a conversational AI company. Also, please let us know if you have contributed to open-source AI projects and communities This role is available in Bengaluru, India. Our recruiting team will provide a specific salary range based on location and years of experience. Let's Start the Conversation Join SoundHound AI and collaborate with colleagues worldwide who are shaping the future of voice AI. Guided by our valuessupportive, open, undaunted, nimble, and determined to winwe strive to build breakthrough AI experiences together. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. To view our job applicant privacy policy, please visit https://static.soundhound.com/corpus/ta/applicantprivacynotice.html. Discover more about our philosophy, benefits, and culture at https://www.soundhound.com/careers. - Please beware of agency recruiters falsely stating that they represent SoundHound AI on a particular direct hire job posting. Our job post above will note if we are utilizing a specific agency to assist with the search. Our recruiters use @soundhound.com email addresses exclusively. If you have been contacted by someone from a different domain about a job offer, please email [Confidential Information].