Senior AI Researcher

We’re hiring a Senior AI Researcher to lead research on large language models for next-generation conversational avatars. This is a role for someone who doesn’t just want to follow the roadmap but you’ll help write it. You’ll drive research initiatives that define how avatars can think, adapt, and communicate naturally, across both verbal and non-verbal channels. You’ll lead research on LLMs and VLMs for Conversational Avatars, focusing on modeling verbal + non-verbal interactions. Responsibilities include designing and implementing fine-tuning, adaptation, and conditioning techniques to control LLM behavior and align it with real-world conversational needs. You will prototype, train, and optimize models that can operate in real-time generation settings with time budget constraints. Furthermore, the candidate will collaborate with the Applied ML and Product teams to move research into impactful production systems and mentor other researchers, setting research directions, and fostering scientific excellence.