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Best-in-class AI research recruitment in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, and the US

From the spark of an idea to an era-defining technology, today’s AI researchers are redefining what’s possible.

Whether that’s building hybrid LLMs to help cure novel diseases, writing the next groundbreaking paper on synthesised audio, or prototyping disaster prediction models, AI research is home to the most exciting jobs in deep tech.

As innovators around the world compete to push the boundaries of tech, AI research jobs in NLP, LLM, machine learning, quantum computing, and robotics are in growing demand, and top companies are actively hiring AI researchers in these fields.

This market movement isn’t limited to tech-native companies either. Given AI’s transformative potential, you can now find a host of great rewarding opportunities in high-impact sectors, including healthcare, financial services, aerospace, and the life sciences.

At DeepRec.ai, we’re proud to partner with the world’s premier AI companies, and we’re here to search further afield and connect them with the people they need to power progress.

As specialised Deep Tech recruiters, we’ve got the global talent network and localised market expertise to find the ideal career match for today’s researchers.

Contact our consultants to learn more about our tailored approach to AI research recruitment in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, and the US. Our staffing services cover key AI hubs, including London, Dublin, Berlin, Zurich, and San Francisco.

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New York, United States

Senior Quant Researcher – Equities | Systematic Alpha | NYC

Permanent£1000000 per annum

Our client – a lean, intellectually rigorous investment firm – is seeking exceptional Senior Quant Researchers to join their systematic equities team. This is a rare opportunity to help drive alpha generation at a fast-moving, collaborative fund where deep research and innovative thinking are core to performance. 🔍 What You’ll Do:Develop and test novel mid-frequency equity strategies grounded in empirical researchGenerate original alpha signals using large datasets, systematic techniques, and market intuitionCollaborate with a small, high-performing team across research, engineering, and portfolio managementContribute to the full strategy lifecycle: hypothesis -> research -> implementation -> performance review🎓 Ideal Background:5–10 years’ experience in systematic equities, alpha research, or mid-frequency tradingStrong command of applied mathematics, statistics, or quantitative financeDemonstrated experience building and deploying alpha-generating strategiesDeep research mindset — you live for unsolved problemsTrack record of independent thinking and intellectual integrityAdvanced degree (PhD strongly preferred) from a top-tier institution (Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Oxford, Cambridge, etc.)🧠 Culture & Fit:You question assumptions. You challenge models. You don’t fool yourself.You thrive in lean, agile environments where your impact is tangibleYou prefer rigour over hype — and believe systematic thinking is a competitive edgeNo interest in crypto, hype cycles, or chasing trends — just alpha, pure and simple“The first principle is that you must not fool yourself — and you are the easiest person to fool.” – Feynman If that resonates, we should talk.

James Davis

Posted 4 days ago

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Amsterdam, Provincie Noord-Holland, Netherlands

AI IDE Tech Expert

Permanent

AI IDE Expert 📍 Amsterdam, Netherlands 🧠 Full-time, OnsiteThe RoleOur client is hiring a senior technologist to lead innovation in intelligent development environments. You’ll be working on advanced IDE systems that integrate AI to simplify and speed up the software development process. The goal is to improve how developers build, test, and ship code across new and emerging ecosystems.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and prototype next-generation IDEs, focusing on distributed workflows, multimodal interfaces, and seamless developer experienceDevelop AI4SE (AI for Software Engineering) capabilities such as code generation, intelligent suggestions, and automation toolsResearch and implement AI-driven features that improve productivity and support new use cases within modern dev environmentsCollaborate with leading academic and research institutions to solve complex technical problems and bring innovations into real-world productsStay ahead of industry trends and help define the future of intelligent development toolingWhat We’re Looking ForStrong experience in software engineering or AIGC, ideally with a background in building or contributing to popular IDEs or developer tools (e.g. VSCode, JetBrains, Copilot, Cursor)Solid grounding in machine learning, NLP, or big data, with hands-on experience in areas like code generation, semantic search, or intelligent recommendationsCreative problem solver with a track record of turning ideas into working systemsClear communicator with the ability to collaborate across research, engineering, and product teamsLeadership experience in larger technical teams is a strong plus

Nathan Wills

Posted 10 days ago

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California, United States

AI Researcher

Permanent$280000 per annum

Job Title: AI Researcher Location: Bay Area (Hybrid) Compensation: $250K–$290K + Equity We’re hiring on behalf of a fast-growing, well-funded Bay Area startup redefining video creation using generative AI. Their platform enables video-to-video generation — combining diffusion models, Gaussian splatting, and human-centric 3D rendering. In this role, you’ll:Research and deploy models for video generation, in-painting & 3D simulationWork on human-centric modeling (pose, movement, reenactment)Build on top of diffusion models, transformers, and neural rendering methodsCollaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers & artistsIdeal candidates have:A PhD (or equivalent) in AI, CV, or graphicsPublications in top venues (CVPR, NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, etc.)Strong experience with generative models or visual computingApply now to work on bleeding-edge visual AI with real-world impact.

Harry Crick

Posted 16 days ago

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London, Greater London, South East, England

Principal Researcher - LLM

Permanent

Principal AI Researcher - Dublin, Ireland An international tech lab is expanding its applied AI research centre, hiring to strengthen their work on large-scale recommender systems and LLMs powering global platforms across cloud, streaming, and mobile. This is more than a publication-first role. You’ll be joining a multi-disciplinary research centre that collaborates with top universities and industry partners, with real deployment as the end goal. What You’ll Do:Design and develop production-grade recommender systems and LLM-driven servicesRun experiments on massive datasets, proposing novel approaches to real-world problemsPresent and defend your research both internally and externallyMentor junior researchers and guide research direction across the teamPublish in top-tier venues, file patents, and build working prototypesPartner with global stakeholders to scale ideas and deliver impactWhat They’re Looking For:10+ years of experience in applied ML, with a strong track record in recommender systems or LLMsHands-on coding skills are a must (Python, C++, R, etc.)PhD from a top university and multiple publications + patents all focused around LLM'sIndustry background at leading tech companies (e.g. Apple, Amazon, ByteDance)Ability to lead and deliver in research environments that bridge academia and industryProcess Overview:Coding test (challenging and mandatory, even for senior profiles)Research presentation (typically PhD work or a recent project)Deep-dive with the lab or HQ team to assess alignmentFinal HR round (salary and logistics)

Nathan Wills

Posted 21 days ago

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London, Greater London, South East, England

Principal Researcher - LLM

Permanent

An international tech lab is expanding its applied AI research centre, hiring to strengthen their work on large-scale recommender systems and LLMs powering global platforms across cloud, streaming, and mobile. This is more than a publication-first role. You’ll be joining a multi-disciplinary research centre that collaborates with top universities and industry partners, with real deployment as the end goal. What You’ll Do:Design and develop production-grade recommender systems and LLM-driven servicesRun experiments on massive datasets, proposing novel approaches to real-world problemsPresent and defend your research both internally and externallyMentor junior researchers and guide research direction across the teamPublish in top-tier venues, file patents, and build working prototypesPartner with global stakeholders to scale ideas and deliver impactWhat They’re Looking For:10+ years of experience in applied ML, with a strong track record in recommender systems or LLMsHands-on coding skills are a must (Python, C++, R, etc.)PhD from a top university and multiple publications + patents all focused around LLM'sIndustry background at leading tech companies (e.g. Apple, Amazon, ByteDance)Ability to lead and deliver in research environments that bridge academia and industryProcess Overview:Coding test (challenging and mandatory, even for senior profiles)Research presentation (typically PhD work or a recent project)Deep-dive with the lab or HQ team to assess alignmentFinal HR round (salary and logistics)

Nathan Wills

Posted 24 days ago

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Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Principal Data Scientist - Recommender Systems

Contract

Research Scientist – Recommender SystemsJoin a growing cloud technology team focused on solving large-scale machine learning challenges. This role offers the chance to design and develop recommender systems that impact millions of users globally. You’ll be working in a collaborative R&D environment that partners with universities, industry leaders, and global customers to advance real-world applications of AI.What You'll DoDesign and prototype advanced recommender system algorithmsLead end-to-end research projects from ideation to implementationWork with large-scale datasets, building robust data pipelines and modelsPublish in top-tier journals and conferencesMentor junior researchers and shape strategic research directionsCollaborate with academic and industry partners on applied research initiativesWhat We're Looking ForStrong background in machine learning and recommender systemsPhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related fieldProven research track record and hands-on development skills (Python, R, C/C++)Experience managing projects in ambiguous or fast-moving environmentsInterest in driving real-world impact through applied research

Nathan Wills

Posted about 1 month ago

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