AI Research Scientist jobs in United States
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UPS · 1 day ago

AI Research Scientist

UPS is a Fortune Global 500 organization that is at the forefront of AI research and development through its Robotics AI Lab (RAIL). They are seeking a highly skilled AI Research Scientist to develop and deploy transformative AI solutions, particularly focusing on Generative AI applications for their operational systems.

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Responsibilities

AI/ML Model Development: Design, build, and optimize advanced forecasting and prediction ML models that drive critical business decisions and operational efficiencies
Strategic Data Analysis: Conduct comprehensive, large-scale data analysis to uncover actionable insights, identify new product opportunities, and enhance existing solutions
Innovative Problem Solving: Develop, validate, and implement novel methodologies to address complex, open-ended challenges within our unique logistics environment
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with engineering, product, and operational teams to brainstorm new ideas, design robust systems, and ensure seamless deployment and performance validation of AI solutions
Generative AI Product Development Collaboration: Working with Generative AI team to build the Agentic AI application

Qualification

AI/ML expertisePython programmingData engineeringMLOps familiarityGenerative AI knowledgeCloud platforms (GCP)Innovative problem solvingCross-functional collaboration

Required

2+ years of industry or research experience directly related to AI/ML and Data Science
Proficiency in Python programming, with experience using relevant AI/ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
Demonstrated experience with large-scale data engineering principles and practices
Familiarity with MLOps principles and practices for deploying and managing ML models in production
Familiarity with Generative AI or Agentic AI
Experience with cloud platforms, specifically Google Cloud (GCP)
Advanced degree (Master or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related quantitative field
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer

Company

Operating in more than 200 countries and territories, we’re committed to moving our world forward by delivering what matters.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Innovate UK
2025-07-28Grant
1999-11-10IPO

Leadership Team

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Brian Dykes
EVP & Chief Financial Officer at UPS
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Joel Stenson
Senior Vice President Global Operations Technology / Enterprise Data & Analytics and Gen AI
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