Samsung Research America (SRA) · 2 months ago
Principal Scientist, On-Device Personalization
665 Clyde Avenue, Mountain View, CA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$224K/yr - $365K/yr
14+ years expSamsung’s AI Center (AIC) is focused on advancing natural language and knowledge intelligence, and they are seeking an experienced research leader to drive product-focused research in On-Device Personalization. The role involves leveraging LLMs and machine learning to enhance user experiences through ambient intelligence and collaboration across various teams.
Consumer ElectronicsDigital SignageInformation TechnologyMedical DeviceSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead and define the vision for on-device personalization and ambient intelligence, driving research that enables LLM-powered, user-centric experiences
Spearhead research and development efforts in LLM-driven personalization, context-aware AI, and on-device machine learning to enhance user experiences
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, research scientists, and platform engineers, to align cutting-edge AI research with real-world product applications
Architect and optimize on-device LLM models, ensuring efficient performance under computational constraints while maintaining personalization accuracy and privacy
Translate research advancements into scalable, production-ready AI solutions, integrating seamlessly with consumer applications and devices
Build and mentor a high-performing team of engineers and researchers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence
Engage with the broader research community, contribute to publications, and drive thought leadership in on-device AI, personalization, and ambient intelligence
Qualification
Required
PhD (preferred) or Master's degree in Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), AI, or a related field. or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
14+ years of technical leadership experience, driving AI/ML research into real-world product applications
Proven experience in LLM-based product experiences, personalization, and on-device AI
Strong understanding of on-device machine learning, federated learning, and computational efficiency optimizations
Expertise in deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX) and NLP model architectures (Transformer-based models, Distillation, LoRA, Quantization, etc.)
Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of partnering across research and product teams
A passion for ambient intelligence and the future of intuitive, AI-powered experiences
Preferred
Experience with edge computing, mobile AI frameworks (Core ML, TensorFlow Lite, ONNX Runtime, etc.), and privacy-preserving AI
Contributions to top AI/ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, CVPR, etc.)
Track record of building and scaling AI-powered personalization solutions
Benefits
Annual bonus eligibility
Generous benefits to help you live life well
Company
Samsung Research America (SRA)
Founded in October 1988, Samsung Research America (SRA) builds upon Samsung’s 40-year history in the Bay Area.
1001-5000 employees
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