Intel Labs is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to join our team, focusing on advancing the robustness of multimodal foundation models and AI systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in machine learning and AI, collaborate with a team of distinguished researchers, and impact future product roadmaps at Intel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pioneering research in machine learning and AI to enhance the robustness of multimodal foundation models and systems.
• Design and develop innovative AI algorithms, models, and systems aimed at improving natural language and multimodal understanding.
• Implement optimized, uncertainty-aware AI algorithms on Intel platforms using frameworks such as PyTorch and Python.
• Collaborate with the research team to produce and publish high-impact research, influencing future product development.
• Work with Intel business units to transfer research technology towards practical product applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, AI/ML, or a related technical field, or a Master’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in developing efficient AI models, fine-tuning multimodal foundation models, and optimizing systems.
• Strong expertise in natural language processing, computer vision, and multimodal AI systems with a solid foundation in deep learning.
• Proficiency in Python and/or other programming languages, with experience in PyTorch or other machine learning frameworks.
• Familiarity with uncertainty estimation methods in deep neural networks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Track record of publications in top AI/ML conferences such as NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, CVPR, EMNLP, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in deep learning and software development, with contributions to open-source projects and participation in AI/coding challenges.
• Knowledge of Transformer and Foundation models.
• Research experience in data-efficient and adaptive AI algorithms, including domain adaptation and active learning.
• Experience with low-precision optimizations and quantization frameworks.

About Intel Labs

Intel Labs is a world-class research organization dedicated to driving Intel’s technology innovations. We focus on exploring new technologies, identifying high-risk opportunities, and developing first-to-market solutions to fuel Intel's growth. Our mission is to deliver breakthrough technologies and collaborate with leading academics and industry experts.