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Principal Applied Scientist

Virtual Vocations Inc

Driving the science direction for advanced reasoning and long-running agent systems, the full-time remote Principal Applied Scientist will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define the science roadmap and enhance customer experiences through innovative AI solutions. Key responsibilities Define and implement the applied science strategy for advanced reasoning and long-running agent systems, focusing on innovation and customer value Advance agent capabilities through architecture design, context and memory engineering, and rigorous evaluation frameworks Communicate scientific insights and technical trade-offs to influence product and platform strategy among senior stakeholders Required qualifications PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent experience 8+ years of industry experience in building and deploying large-scale AI systems Deep expertise in large language models and agentic AI, with a history of turning research into reliable systems Extensive hands-on experience in agent architecture, context and memory engineering, and evaluation frameworks Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with measurable impact

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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