Applied Generative AI Scientist

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About Signify  

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.  

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.  

Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. You light the way.   

As an Applied Generative AI Scientist, you’ll be responsible for creating breakthrough AI-enabled IoT systems leveraging connected lighting and apply modern AI techniques to create value form the data collected and generated by our install base. These AI enabled systems and services go beyond illumination, new IoT applications that leverage the ubiquitous connected nodes of lighting in buildings, homes, cities, retail, industrial facilities, etc. Being a part of our front-end innovation organization, you will play an active role in a world-class research and front-end innovation that is at the heart of the future of the company on artificial intelligence and machine learning. You will have a unique opportunity to make a difference by innovating new IoT applications, data and analytics enabled systems and services for the Signify business. You will have a great opportunity to create innovations and technical breakthroughs with major potential business impact, facilitate them to business successes, protected by relevant IP. You will have ample opportunities to partner with world class universities. You will be encouraged to publish and secure your ideas with patents.

More about the role  

• Build generative AI powered solutions that translate new value propositions into Signify growth using various public/private data sources. Develop robust, scalable, and efficient systems for training and deploying generative models. Explore and experiment with novel techniques to enhance the capabilities and performance of those models. 

• Conduct end-to-end innovation with the business, markets and end-customers by leveraging global teams, and the US entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystem

• Transfer technology and share insights and best practices across innovation teams.

• Generate intellectual property for the company.

• Actively scout, keep track of, evaluate, and leverage disruptive technologies, and emerging industrial, academic, technological and socioeconomic trends.

More about you 

• Education: MS degree with 2+ years of industry experience or a PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.

• Expertise in Generative AI & Deep Learning: Strong knowledge of Generative AI and deep learning algorithms, with hands-on professional experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI technologies, including major foundation models, AI frameworks, and infrastructure. Solid understanding of the mathematical foundations behind these models.

• Programming: Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages. Experience utilizing diverse data sources and software frameworks to develop functional demos, build prototypes, and deliver high-quality, production-ready code.

• Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional team.

Our candidate profile is just a guide. We know that many talented people only apply for jobs when there is an exact match. If you don't fit all the criteria but believe this role is for you, we would very much like to hear from you.

Everything we’ll do for you 

You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 30,000+ people. 

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce representing 99 nationalities, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together. 

• Salary: $ $116,700 – 171,160

• Bonus:  target bonus opportunity - 10%

• Benefits Overview:  Company subsidized benefits plan offerings that include Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, 401K retirement plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays/personal days, tuition reimbursement and products discounts. Ability to purchase supplemental benefits that include supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, vision insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, health care flexible spending account and dependent care flexible spending account

Concerning US based roles: Signify is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender Identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran, marital status, and any other protected characteristic protected by federal or state law, rule, or regulation. View the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance.

Come join us, and together we can light the way. 

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