Principal AI Researcher

We are seeking a Principal AI Researcher to join Veracode’s AI & Innovation Research Group. The Principal AI Researcher will lead research projects for improving Veracode’s product portfolio or creating new products through the application of AI. They will also coach and guide engineering teams during the implementation of AI projects.

What you will be responsible for:

• Conduct research to identify and implement new AI technologies and techniques across Veracode’s products
• Design and implement experiments to evaluate the effectiveness of AI technologies through proof of concepts (PoCs)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into existing products and systems.
• Stay current on industry trends and advancements in AI research and technology.
• Mentor and guide researchers and developers across teams on AI techniques.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience in AI development.
• Proven track record as an AI Researcher / Engineer, with portfolio examples of successful machine learning or AI projects.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java.
• Familiarity with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation techniques essential for AI / ML projects.
• Strong understanding of various machine learning algorithms, including supervised and unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, and neural networks.
• Solid grasp of mathematical concepts relevant to AI, such as linear algebra, calculus, and statistics.
• Hands-on experience with Context Engineering, Fine-Tuning (e.g. LoRA), Retrieval-Augmented-Generation (RAG), Multi-Agent Patterns or other GenAI techniques.
• Experience with AI / ML frameworks and tools like LangChain, Spring AI, LlamaIndex, AutoGen, Crew.AI, LangFuse, AWS Bedrock / SageMaker.
• Experience with version control systems like Git, enabling effective collaboration and code management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.
• A passion for staying updated with the latest advancements in AI research and technology.

What we offer you: 

• Outstanding Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage to meet all your healthcare needs. 
• Wellness benefits to help you focus on what’s most important.
• “Take What You Need” time off policy.
•  Extensive development and training offerings to help you grow your career at Veracode.
• Generous 401k match to help save for your future.
• Amazing community of professionals who take pride in what we do every day.

Compensation Transparency

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Job Grade: Principal

Employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.