Sr Applied AI Researcher
Location: On-Site, Minneapolis, MN

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Where Deals Get Done. Datasite is the trusted platform for M&A and high-value transactions across 170+ countries. But we’re not just about enabling deals—we’re about innovating how they’re made. To carry that legacy forward, we’re looking for visionaries like you. What’s your unexpected skill, experience, or idea? Join us, and let’s make transformative technology together.


Your Mission: Solve Complex Problems That Matter

As a Senior Applied AI Researcher, you’ll transform traditionally slow, high-stakes workflows into streamlined, efficient processes that our customers rely on with confidence. You’ll harness your expertise in ML, NLP, and LLMs to research, prototype, and deploy solutions that redefine the M&A space.

You won’t just work on algorithms—you’ll craft the tools that the world’s sharpest financial minds use to create billion-dollar deals.


What You’ll Do

  • Shape the Future of M&A: Research and prototype AI solutions that improve business outcomes and redefine industry workflows.
  • Solve Big Challenges: Investigate AI approaches for document review, organization, and Q&A processes, making them faster and more reliable.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with data scientists, engineers, and product managers to align AI solutions with customer needs.
  • Drive Innovation: Build new AI models and algorithms that power Datasite’s flagship products, solidifying our position as a leader in M&A technology.
  • Lead With Impact: Present research progress and results to non-technical stakeholders, demonstrating your ability to bridge the gap between innovation and practical application.

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who combines research expertise with real-world impact. Here’s what you’ll need:

Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven Research Impact: 10+ years of experience delivering quantitative research that drove measurable product improvements.
  • AI Expertise: Deep knowledge of NLP, deep learning frameworks, and ML techniques.
  • Solution-Driven Mindset: Ability to evaluate AI alternatives, make recommendations, and guide teams toward optimal solutions.
  • Customer-Centric Perspective: A natural inclination to understand customer needs and translate them into business value.
  • Strong Communicator: Capable of explaining complex research findings to non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborative Leader: Skilled at working across functions to create innovative, practical solutions.
  • Domain Knowledge: Publications, patents, or significant contributions to prior AI research projects.

Education

  • PhD Required in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, Statistics, or a related field.

Why Join Datasite?

At Datasite, you’ll do work that truly matters in a collaborative, global environment. Here’s what you’ll love:

  • Innovate at Scale: Redefine an industry used by financial powerhouses worldwide.
  • Top-Tier Compensation: Base salary between $146,000 and $260,000, with adjustments based on location, experience, and qualifications.
  • Professional Growth: Learn, lead, and thrive as part of a high-performing AI/ML team.
  • Global Impact: Be part of a diverse, inclusive organization that believes different perspectives drive success.
  • Flexibility & Support: We foster a culture where you can perform your best while balancing life outside of work.


Key Skills:

  • Sr Applied AI Researcher