Applied Scientist (AI)

TL;DR

Applied Scientist (AI): Designing and prototyping AI methodologies for reasoning, planning, and retrieval to be integrated into enterprise products with an accent on translating academic research into practical, scalable implementations. Focus on building prototypes, creating rigorous evaluation benchmarks, and partnering with engineering to ship validated AI capabilities.

Location: Hybrid in Palo Alto, California

Company

hirify.global is an AI technology company transforming professional services by automating complex enterprise workflows through applied AI.

What you will do

• Define methodologies for AI capabilities including reasoning, planning, retrieval, grounding, and verification.
• Build prototypes and reference implementations using Python and Azure.
• Design and execute evaluations to measure effectiveness, reliability, and failure modes.
• Translate validated methodologies into technical specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to integrate AI methods into the product.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work hybrid in Palo Alto, California.
• Experience taking an AI concept from prototype to a real product feature.
• Proficiency in Python and Cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred).
• Strong understanding of LLMs, retrieval systems, agents, and feedback loops.
• Thesis-based Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, AI, ML, or a related field.
• Ability to translate complex research findings into practical product specifications.

Nice to have

• Peer-reviewed publication record.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation tailored to experience.
• Hybrid working model for better work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
• Impact-driven environment working on transformative AI technologies.