Research Scientists in Machine Learning(ML) – Jd Sports Recruitment Cambridge

Overview

Position Title: Research Scientists in Machine Learning(ML)

Company: JD.COM

Location: Cambridge, UK

Job Description

JD AI focuses on the continuous innovation and optimization of algorithms to meet our developing business needs. Significant areas of research include natural language processing, machine learning, including deep learning and reinforcement learning, and computer vision. We maintain AI labs in Beijing and Silicon Valley.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct cutting-edge research on machine learning, challenge the state of the art, actively participate in the research community, and publish research work in top research platforms such as ICML, NIPS, AAAI, IJCAI;
• Work with business, engineering and product teams to form an understanding of the emerging technical requirements, and identify/establish/participate in novel research programs to address identified technical challenges;
• Define and drive a technical vision and strategies to integrate novel machine learning algorithms into the existing production systems and business decision making processes.

Requirements:

• PhD in machine learning or related field, with research published in to platforms, such as ICML, NIPS, AAAI, IJCAI or their equivalent;
• Solid background in statistical approaches or other latest approaches and methodologies in AI;
• Strong programming skills in at least one object-oriented programming language (Python, C++, Java, Scala, etc.);