Principal AI Researcher, LLM

Overview

Do you have a passion for pushing the boundaries of innovation and excitement about AI’s potential to improve the human experience? Cerence, the global leader in AI for transportation, seeks a Principal Research Developer, LLM to drive future mobility. With over 500 million cars shipped using Cerence technology, we partner with leading automakers and technology companies to create safer, more connected, and enjoyable journeys.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement architectures that use state‑of‑the‑art generative AI models for dialog, destination entry, search, and other domains.

• Optimize large language models through prompting or fine‑tuning to achieve optimal accuracy, naturalness, and performance.

• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams of data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts to develop customized solutions leveraging LLMs.

• Research, innovate, and enhance existing models, integrating LLMs while ensuring optimal performance and speed on resource‑constrained platforms.

• Stay current with advancements in generative AI, dialog, and language modeling, incorporating new techniques and best practices to continually improve system performance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience and demonstrated mastery in developing large language models, ideally integrated with dialog systems, virtual assistants, ASR, visual processing, or TTS applications.

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field.

• Exceptional programming skills in Python and strong ability to implement complex machine learning algorithms.

• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving skills, and a collaborative mindset for a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity

• Insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Company contribution to the RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan)

• Equity awards for certain positions and levels

• Remote and/or hybrid work options depending on position

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cerence is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, genetic information, and other protected classifications. Cerence Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.