Advanced AI Research Scientist Manager
Location: Hybird, Houston, TX

Job Description:

Advanced AI Research Scientist Manager

Job Title: Advanced AI Research Scientist Manager

Location: [Remote | Hybrid | On-Site]

Company: Accenture
Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Research


About the Role:

Are you passionate about leading cutting-edge AI research while inspiring a team of talented scientists and engineers? As the Advanced AI Research Scientist Manager at [Company Name], you’ll drive the exploration and application of groundbreaking AI technologies to solve complex, real-world challenges. This is your chance to lead transformative research efforts that influence products, shape industries, and define the future of artificial intelligence.

In this high-impact leadership role, you will oversee research projects across areas like deep learning, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and generative AI. Your mission: to spearhead innovation, push technical boundaries, and deliver world-class AI solutions.


What You’ll Do:

  • Lead AI Research Initiatives: Manage and mentor a team of researchers and engineers conducting advanced AI research in areas such as NLP, computer vision, generative models, and autonomous systems.
  • Drive Innovation: Develop and execute a research roadmap that aligns with business objectives while pursuing state-of-the-art advancements in AI technologies.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with cross-functional teams in engineering, product development, and strategy to translate research into scalable solutions and impactful applications.
  • Publish and Share Knowledge: Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging team members to publish research papers, present findings at conferences, and contribute to the AI community.
  • Solve Complex Problems: Tackle some of the most challenging AI problems in areas like interpretability, fairness, and efficiency, leveraging advanced algorithms and methodologies.
  • Shape AI Strategy: Influence the company’s AI vision by identifying emerging trends and technologies that can shape future products and services.
  • Build and Lead Teams: Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of top-tier researchers, creating a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 8+ years of experience in AI research or applied machine learning, with a proven track record of delivering impactful AI solutions or publishing high-quality research.
  • 3+ years in leadership or management, leading teams of researchers or engineers and driving large-scale AI initiatives.
  • Expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and AI methodologies, with in-depth knowledge of areas like transformer models, reinforcement learning, and generative AI.
  • Strong experience in programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, or Java) and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX.
  • A strong foundation in algorithm development, optimization techniques, and handling large-scale datasets.
  • PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field (preferred).
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • A passion for pushing the boundaries of AI, with a commitment to ethical and responsible AI development.

Bonus Points:

  • Recognized contributions to the AI community, such as conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications, or open-source contributions.
  • Experience in areas like multimodal learning, few-shot learning, or causal inference.
  • Familiarity with AI governance, ethics, and designing frameworks for responsible AI deployment.
  • Previous experience scaling AI research from concept to product in a commercial setting.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) for large-scale model training and deployment.

Why Accenture?

  • Innovative Environment: Be part of a team dedicated to pioneering AI research and solving some of the most challenging problems in technology.
  • Career Advancement: Take on a leadership role with opportunities to grow, influence strategy, and shape the future of AI at [Company Name].
  • Collaborative Culture: Work alongside world-class researchers and engineers in a supportive, creative, and intellectually stimulating environment.
  • Flexible Work Options: Enjoy a work setup that suits your lifestyle, whether remote, hybrid, or in-office.
  • Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive salary, performance bonuses, stock options, and a robust benefits package.

Key Skills:

  • Advanced AI Research Scientist Manager