SPREEAI · 2 weeks ago
Principal AI Research Scientist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expSpreeAI is a fast-growing, innovative AI company at the forefront of fashion and e-commerce, revolutionizing how consumers engage with fashion through lifelike photorealistic try-on technology and hyper-personalized shopping experiences. The Principal AI Research Scientist will lead and accelerate research initiatives, tackle high-impact problems, and mentor a world-class team while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)E-CommerceMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Define and Lead Research Agenda: Conceive, plan, and direct a portfolio of high-impact, long-term research projects in your area of expertise (e.g., large-scale language models, generative models, reinforcement learning, computer vision)
Move Fast & Adapt: Drive research velocity by quickly prototyping new ideas and failing fast. Navigate ambiguity and dynamically adjust research priorities based on intermediate results and shifts in the field
Hands-On Prototyping: Go beyond theory to build and test proof-of-concept systems. Maintain a strong connection to the engineering and implementation details, ensuring research is both groundbreaking and practical. Write code and run experiments to test hypotheses
Fundamental Research & Publication: Conduct state-of-the-art research that results in novel theories, models, and algorithms. Publish findings in top-tier academic venues (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICLR) and contribute to the broader scientific community
Mentorship and Scientific Leadership: Mentor and guide junior researchers and engineers, providing scientific direction, career guidance, and fostering their growth into future leaders. Act as a thought leader within the organization and the wider AI community
Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and other research teams to translate fundamental research into scalable, real-world applications and groundbreaking technologies
Strategic Vision: Stay at the cutting edge of AI advancements, identifying emerging trends and new research opportunities that align with the organization's strategic goals. Influence the overall research direction of the company
Qualification
Required
PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related technical field
5+ years of research experience in machine learning or a related field (experience can include PhD research)
A distinguished track record of publications in top-tier, peer-reviewed conferences and journals
Recognized as a leading expert in a specific AI domain, demonstrated through publications, invited talks, patents, or open-source contributions
Demonstrated proficiency in Python and hands-on experience with at least one major deep learning framework (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow)
Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Large Language Models (LLMs) & Transformers, Generative AI (e.g., diffusion models, VAEs, GANs), Multimodal Learning (vision, language, audio)
Preferred
8+ years of post-PhD research experience in an academic or industrial setting
Experience setting and leading a long-term, ambitious research agenda that resulted in significant breakthroughs
Experience taking a complex AI system from a research concept to a functional prototype
Demonstrated experience in mentoring and developing junior researchers, PhD students, or postdoctoral fellows
Proven ability to initiate and lead collaborations across disciplinary and organizational boundaries
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Base salary
Equity ownership
Benefits and perks that support our team’s well-being and success
Company
SPREEAI
SpreeAI is an innovative company that combines AI technology with the e-commerce shopping experience.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$15MKey Investors
The Davidson Group
2025-05-06Undisclosed
2023-12-19Seed· $15M
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