Senior NLP Researcher/ NLP Engineer

Top 3 reasons to join us

• 100+ Japan partnership
• Inclusive, hybrid work environment
• Competitive salary, well-being initiatives

Job description

About us

Established in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo, Cinnamon AI is a global enterprise specializing in intelligent document processing technology. Our cutting-edge solutions automate the extraction of knowledge from unstructured documents, primarily serving Insurance, Manufacturing & Logistic industries. We are fundamentally reshaping the way businesses operate, offering unprecedented efficiency and performance improvements. To date, we have effectively implemented our solutions for over 100 clients, securing an annual total contract value of around USD 10 million. Our reputation is growing steadily, as demonstrated by our selection as one of the 'Global 100 Most Potential AI Startups' by CB Insights in 2021, and made it to the list of 'Top 100 AI Fintech Companies' in the 2023 & 2024 report by FinTech Global and Investor Networks.
 

Position Description

Join our AI team as an AI Developer! You will collaborate with stakeholders to design efficient APIs, survey the latest research trends, and develop accurate models for various tasks. This is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about R&D, seeking challenges, and eager to grow in AI-first software and product development. Your contributions will help create game-changing products for a multi-trillion-dollar industry.

Responsibilities and Performance Objectives

• Lead and mentor a team of AI researchers and engineers in the field of NLP.
• Drive innovative R&D roadmap in NLP, LLM, and RAG domains.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate NLP technologies into our products and services.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI and NLP; and apply this knowledge to improve our research and product strategies.
• Publish research findings in top-tier journals and conferences.

Your skills and experience

Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Linguistics, or a closely related field with a strong focus on NLP.
• Extensive experience in NLP and familiarity with the latest advancements in LLMs and RAG.
• Deep understanding of data flow mechanisms and architectures relevant to AI and machine learning systems.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise in designing, building, and deploying sophisticated NLP systems and models in a real-world environment, showcasing strong technical proficiency and problem-solving skills
• Strong programming skills, particularly in Python, and experience with NLP libraries and frameworks (e.g., Hugging Face Transformers, SpaCy).
• Proficient in using the PyTorch framework.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to develop complex algorithms and solve challenging problems.
• Outstanding communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts to diverse audiences and collaborating effectively in a team environment.

Plus Points:

• Prior involvement in open-source projects or contributions to the AI community.
• Proven track record of conducting high-quality research and publishing in top-tier journals and conferences.

Why you'll love working here

Why consider joining us?

1. Visible Impact: We have a track record of partnering with 100+ businesses in Japan and providing practical solutions in Insurance, Manufacturing & Logistic industries.
2. Cutting-Edge Research: Dive into pioneering RAG initiatives to enhance AI’s contextual understanding and response performance. Collaborating with industry leaders, you’ll contribute to leading-edge research, publishing at top conferences.
3. Exponential Growth: Team thrives on self-leadership and empowerment. Top leaders are hands-on, working closely with you, fostering your personal growth. We encourage and support job reallocation to nurture full-stack technical competencies.
4. Flexible & Inclusive Culture: Hybrid working environment lets you tailor your schedule to suit your lifestyle while nurturing an inclusive atmosphere for collaboration.
5. Attractive Package: We offer a highly competitive salary range that reflects your skills and experience. Salary review twice annually. A wide range of well-being promotion initiatives for your work-life balance.

If you are a motivated individual who enjoys working in a supportive and innovative environment, we would love to hear from you.

What we will return

• A high-tech spaceship with a laptop provided. GPU and AWS all are ready for model training.
• A hybrid work schedule: 02 remote working days per week.
• A wide range of internal community events to promote connections, collaboration, and a healthy work-life balance, including Happy Monday, Company Trip, and 10++ Health Clubs.
• Talent development and innovation encouragement through our internal programs.
• A great opportunity to access and acquire top expert knowledge and experiences internally and externally.
• A competitive salary range, private healthcare insurance, annual health check.
  
  
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