Principal AI Researcher

Veracode

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About The Position

Veracode is seeking a Principal AI Researcher to join its AI & Innovation Research Group. This role will lead research projects focused on enhancing Veracode's product portfolio and developing new products through the application of AI. The Principal AI Researcher will also be responsible for coaching and guiding engineering teams during the implementation of AI projects.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Outstanding Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Wellness benefits
• “Take What You Need” time off policy
• Extensive development and training offerings
• Generous 401k match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Associate degree