Research Scientist (AI)

TL;DR

Research Scientist (Generative AI): Advancing generative AI systems for professional creative workflows across image, video, 3D, and vector graphics with an accent on controllability and multimodal integration. Focus on designing new methods for asset creation, building prototype systems, and publishing research at top academic venues.

Location: Remote

Company

Stability AI is a leading research organization focused on developing cutting-edge generative AI models to empower professional creators.

What you will do

• Conduct original research in generative AI for creative workflows across image, video, 3D, and vector graphics.
• Develop new methods for controllable, editable, and reusable visual asset creation.
• Publish research at leading academic venues and contribute to high-impact internal projects.
• Translate research insights into prototypes and model capabilities to inform product direction.
• Design datasets, benchmarks, and evaluation protocols focused on production quality and brand adherence.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product teams to identify and solve complex research problems.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent research experience in Computer Science, ML, Computer Graphics, or Computer Vision.
• Strong academic research track record with a demonstrated ability to publish and build working prototypes.
• Experience in generative and multimodal modeling (diffusion models, transformers, 3D generation, neural rendering).
• Proficiency in Python and PyTorch for implementing and extending modern research code.
• Ability to combine ideas from different fields into new research directions for creative tooling.

Nice to have

• Publications at top-tier venues such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS, ICLR, or ICML.
• Experience in professional domains such as VFX, games, animation, or advertising.
• Expertise in layered image editing, material/lighting decomposition, or multi-view consistency.
• Experience building research prototypes that directly influence product capabilities.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity for long-horizon exploration and technically ambitious research.
• Engagement in a culture that values technical depth and intellectual breadth.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and diversity.