AI Researcher/Applied Research Engineer

Granite Telecommunications • Quincy, MA

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About The Position

We’re building products that don’t just use existing tech — we’re pushing into new territory with data, AI, and advanced algorithms. To make that possible, we’re looking for an Applied Research Engineer who can explore cutting-edge methods and translate them into real, working product features. You’ll run experiments, prototype new approaches, and then work with engineers to bring the best ideas into production. Think of this role as part researcher, part builder.

Requirements

• Strong background in computer science, data science, or applied ML.
• Hands-on experience with Python (NumPy, pandas, PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, etc.).
• Ability to design and run experiments, then interpret results.
• Comfort with databases, data pipelines, and handling large datasets.
• Interest in both research and shipping code — you like papers, but you love working code more.
• 5 years of ML and software engineering experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Published research or contributions to open-source ML/AI projects.

Responsibilities

• Explore and prototype new algorithms, models, or approaches that could improve our product.
• Run experiments and evaluations to test feasibility and performance.
• Collaborate with engineers to productionize research prototypes into scalable systems.
• Stay on top of emerging trends in AI/ML, data systems, or applied science relevant to our space.
• Contribute to shaping the technical direction of our product with research-driven insights.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability coverage.
• 401K retirement with company match.
• Childcare benefits.
• Tuition assistance.
• Onsite fully equipped state of the art gyms for employees at zero cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees