Offer summary

Qualifications:

At least 5 years of experience in AI/ML research with leadership responsibilities., Strong expertise in deep learning and architectures such as Transformers, CLIP, or SAM., Hands-on experience with modern deep learning frameworks, preferably PyTorch., MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field..

Key responsibilities:

Lead the research strategy for reasoning-capable multimodal LLMs across text, vision, and speech.

Manage a team of researchers and applied scientists, providing mentorship and technical guidance.

Oversee model pre-training, fine-tuning, and synthetic data generation.

Collaborate with international research groups and stay updated on advances in deep learning and multimodal AI.

Job description

Research Team Leader – Reasoning Multimodal LLMs

Location: Remote but first 12 months willing to relocate temporarily to Shenzhen, China

The 12+ months in Shenzhen assignment is fully covered by the client: flights, accommodation, etc.

After this time, the candidate can work remotely from any European country.

Our client is a global consumer electronics leader with 120,000 employees across 78 countries and ranks as the #2 TV brand worldwide. Their portfolio includes display technologies, mobile and wearable devices, smart appliances, and renewable energy solutions.

They are launching a major AI initiative to develop advanced Reasoning Multimodal Large Language Models (LLMs)—capable of processing and reasoning across text, images, and audio for real-world industrial applications.

They are now seeking a Research Team Leaders to shape the research agenda, lead a high-caliber team, and collaborate closely with business units, particularly in display and photovoltaic manufacturing where multimodal data is key.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the research strategy for reasoning-capable multimodal LLMs (text, vision, speech).
Manage a team of researchers and applied scientists; provide mentorship and technical guidance.
Oversee model pre-training, fine-tuning, synthetic data generation, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), Chain-of-Thought reasoning, and agentic workflow development.
Bridge fundamental research and real-world product applications.
Collaborate with international research groups, including strategic partners such as the Alibaba Qwen LLM team.
Stay at the forefront of advances in deep learning, LLMs, and multimodal AI.

What We Offer

Leadership role in a high-impact, greenfield AI research project.
Attractive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
Opportunity for accelerated professional development.
Exposure to cutting-edge technology and collaboration with globally recognized AI teams.
Potential for temporary assignments in Shenzhen, China, one of the world’s leading tech innovation hubs.

Candidate Profile

Must-have:

At least 5 years of experience in AI/ML research, including leadership responsibilities.
Strong expertise in deep learning and architectures such as Transformers, CLIP, or SAM.
Hands-on experience with modern deep learning frameworks, preferably PyTorch.
MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
Excellent command of English and a strong sense of ownership and collaboration.

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