Senior AI Research Scientist

Role Description

We are looking for a scientist to be a part of XUI- Cerence's conversational AI platform using large language models including multimodal (both on Edge and in cloud).

• Finetune LLMs using RL and other SOTA methods
• Create conversational workflows involving tool-calls and static knowledge
• Work with agent teams to build business logic into conversation
• Employ multimodals to enrich the conversational UX
• Innovate and build novel methods for faster inference

Qualifications

• Hands-on with post-training on LLMs
• In depth knowledge of RL approaches such as GRPO DAPO etc
• Scrappy and resourceful approaches to build end to end systems

Requirements

• All prospective and current Employees need to remain vigilant when it comes to executing security policies in the workplace.
• Following workplace security protocols and training programs to familiarize with the ways to maintain a safe workplace.
• Following security procedures to report any suspicious activity.
• Having respect for corporate security procedures to allow those procedures to be effective.
• Adhering to company's compliance and regulations.
• Encouraging to follow a zero tolerance for workplace violence.
• Basic knowledge of information security and data privacy requirements (e.g., how to protect data & how to be handling this data).
• Demonstrative knowledge of information security through internal training programs.

Company Description

Cerence Inc. (Nasdaq: CRNC and is the global industry leader in creating unique, moving experiences for the automotive world. Spun out from Nuance in October 2019, Cerence is a new, independent company that has quickly gained traction as a leader in the automotive voice assistant space, working with all of the world’s leading automakers – from Ford and Fiat Chrysler to Daimler, Audi and BMW to Geely and SAIC – to transform how a car feels, responds and learns. Its track record is built on more than 20 years of industry experience and leadership and more than 500 million cars on the road today across more than 70 languages.

As Cerence looks to the future and continues an ambitious growth agenda, we need someone to join the team and help build the future of voice and AI in cars. This is an exciting opportunity to join Cerence’s passionate, dedicated, global team and be a part of meaningful innovation in a rapidly growing industry.