AI Researcher

Job Purpose

The position is for the Conversational AI Lab with expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs) to drive research and development in next-generation conversational AI applications. The researcher will work on designing, fine-tuning, and optimizing LLMs for chatbots, virtual assistants, enterprise AI, and multimodal AI systems. As part of our Conversational AI Lab, the researcher will collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and product teams to build AI-powered solutions that enhance user interactions, automate tasks, and provide human-like responses.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct research in deep learning, transformers, and generative AI. Develop, fine-tune, and optimize LLMs (GPT, LLaMA, Falcon, Mistral, etc.). Design and implement custom architectures for NLP, vision-language models, and multimodal AI.

2. Explore LLM fine-tuning, instruction tuning, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). Apply quantization, pruning, and distillation to improve model efficiency. Experiment with RLHF (Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback).

3. Train and deploy models on cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) and edge AI hardware (Jetson, TPU, FPGAs). Build scalable AI pipelines using PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, and LangChain. Implement efficient inference using ONNX, TensorRT, and Triton Inference Server.

4. Develop models that integrate text, vision, and speech processing. Experiment with GANs, VAEs, diffusion models, and transformer-based generative models. Work on creative AI applications like text-to-image, text-to-video, and AI-generated avatars.

5. Publish findings in top AI conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, ACL, etc.). Contribute to open-source AI projects and repositories. Collaborate with industry partners, universities, and AI research labs.

Qualifications

• Possess PhD, Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.

Relevant Work Experience

• Minimum 3 to 10 years experience in deep learning algorithms and software development
• Experience in research paper publication and patent drafting
• Experience in leading a team and demostrates leadership skills

Required Competencies and Skills

• Strong background in Deep Learning, Transformers, and Large Language Models.
• Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Hugging Face Transformers.
• Experience with LLM fine-tuning, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and reinforcement learning (RLHF).
• Knowledge of scalable AI deployment (Docker, Kubernetes, NVIDIA Triton, TensorRT, ONNX).
• Familiarity with vector databases (FAISS, Pinecone, Weaviate) and embeddings for search/RAG.
• Strong problem-solving and research capabilities in AI, NLP, and generative models.

Travel Requirement

• Travel will typically be scheduled based on project needs.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to unleash your potential and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation at MIMOS, apply now! Please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you’re the perfect fit for the position to recruit@mimos.my and put the position applied for in the subject line.

Join us at MIMOS and be part of a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Your opportunity to shape the future starts here!

About MIMOS

MIMOS is Malaysia’s leading applied research and development center, dedicated to driving innovation and technology adoption across various industries. With a focus on cutting-edge research, collaborative partnerships, and impactful solutions, we are committed to shaping a brighter future for Malaysia and beyond.

At MIMOS, we engineer Malaysia’s future. As the National Applied R&D Centre, we bridge the gap between innovation and impact, fuelling Malaysia’s digital revolution. From microchips to smart nations, MIMOS shapes the technologies that transform. MIMOS champions cutting-edge R&D that generates technology solutions in semiconductor, microelectronic and ICT. We fuel socio-economic growth, national competitiveness, and job

creation by developing innovative technology platforms, products and solutions for the government and industry. Our R&D activities currently focus on semiconductors and thin film research, advanced electronics and embedded systems, and ICT technologies for manufacturing and smart nation. MIMOS manages world-class national technology facilities equipped with state-of-the-art machinery providing technical expertise and consultancy services to the industry. Malaysian industry players enhance their industry knowledge and expertise by leveraging MIMOS’ domain experts, a strong network of local and international strategic collaborators and global market insights. There’s never been a more thrilling time to join MIMOS as we push the boundaries of our expertise and capabilities as a leading technology provider in this country. We envision the key role technology plays in continued economic development and social progress.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of technology and innovation.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with talented colleagues.
• Access to cutting-edge research facilities and resources.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Make a meaningful impact on society through groundbreaking projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.