Remote Senior Principal, AI ML Engineering

Description:

• The Principal AI/ML Research Engineer is a key technical leader responsible for driving pioneering research in advanced AI and machine learning methodologies.
• This role focuses on strategic areas such as Digital Twins, agent orchestration, and ontology-driven data modeling, ensuring that breakthrough research is rapidly transformed into scalable, client-ready accelerators.
• The scientist plays an integral role in sales engagements and external thought leadership, helping to communicate and demonstrate the value of 3Pillar Global’s innovations.
• Responsibilities include leading end-to-end research projects from conceptualization to prototype development, focusing on high-impact areas including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), self-improving AI models, and domain-specific accelerators.
• The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams (product, architecture, and delivery) to ensure that research findings are effectively transitioned into production-ready solutions.
• Continuous monitoring of industry trends and emerging technologies is essential to keep 3Pillar at the forefront of AI/ML innovation.
• The position involves active participation in sales calls, serving as a technical subject matter expert, and creating compelling, data-driven sales presentations and technical collateral.
• The engineer will represent 3Pillar Global at industry conferences, webinars, and panel discussions, delivering presentations that showcase pioneering work in AI/ML.
• Publishing research findings and white papers in industry journals and on public platforms is expected to enhance the company’s reputation as a leader in AI innovation.
• Mentorship of junior researchers and contribution to a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture within the innovation team is also part of the role.
• The engineer will manage multiple research projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes while providing regular updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements:

• An advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master’s) in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field is required.
• Extensive industry experience in AI research or a related role, with a proven track record of developing innovative, deployable AI/ML solutions is necessary.
• A strong publication record and experience presenting at industry conferences are essential.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible business language are required.
• Demonstrated experience in consulting or client-facing roles is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and relevant libraries/frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Scikit-learn is required.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously is essential.

Benefits:

• 3Pillar offers a flexible work environment, allowing employees to work from the office, home, or a blend of both, embodying a remote-first approach.
• Employees will be part of a global team, learning from top talent around the world and across cultures, with English as the primary language of communication.
• The company emphasizes well-being, dedicating a whole trimester in their annual cycle to focus on fitness offerings, mental health plans (country-dependent), and generous time off.
• The professional services model at 3Pillar accelerates career growth and development opportunities across projects, offerings, and industries.
• As an equal opportunity employer, 3Pillar is committed to diversity and reinforces values like Intrinsic Dignity and Open Collaboration to create cutting-edge technology.