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We’re hiring a Senior AI Researcher to lead research on large language models for next-generation conversational avatars. This is a role for someone who doesn’t just want to follow the roadmap but you’ll help write it. You’ll drive research initiatives that define how avatars can think, adapt, and communicate naturally, across both verbal and non-verbal channels.

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  • Lead research on LLMs and VLMs for Conversational Avatars, with a focus on modeling verbal + non-verbal interactions
  • Design and implement fine-tuning, adaptation, and conditioning techniques to control LLM behavior and align it with real-world conversational needs
  • Prototype, train, and optimize models that can operate in real-time generation settings with time budget constraints
  • Collaborate with the Applied ML and Product teams to move research into impactful production systems
  • Mentor other researchers, set research directions, and foster scientific excellence

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  • A PhD or equivalent experience, plus 2–3+ years of postdoctoral or industry research on LLMs/VLMs
  • Proven expertise in generative language modeling and demonstrated innovation through prototyping
  • Strong track record in LLM adaptation, conditioning, or control methods
  • Experience with large model training at scale
  • Excellent programming skills (especially in PyTorch) and ability to move seamlessly between research and engineering tasks
  • Publications in top-tier conferences (EMNLP, COLING, NeurIPS, ICLR, CVPR, ICCV)
  • Experience leading research efforts or directing technical agendas within teams

Nice to have:

  • Broader understanding of generative AI beyond text (multimodal, speech, vision)
  • Strong grounding in deep learning methodologies that generalize across domains
  • Familiarity with best practices in software engineering and reproducible ML

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Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

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Fulltime
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On-site work
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