Senior AI Researcher

About the client

Our client is a VC-backed startup on a mission to transform how design teams create branded content through generative AI. They're building a world-class AI team that blends cutting-edge research with product-driven engineering to create tools that designers love.

They value autonomy, technical excellence, and bold thinking. If you're excited to push the boundaries of what's possible in generative AI while delivering tangible impact, they'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced researcher to lead the client's innovation pipeline for next-generation AI features. You'll work closely with the Head of AI and co-founders to shape research direction, evaluate emerging techniques, and drive ideas from paper to product.

What You'll Do

• Lead cutting-edge research in generative AI, computer vision, and creative tooling
• Translate novel research into high-quality prototypes and production-ready features
• Build and manage our innovation pipeline, including internal benchmarks and evaluation frameworks
• Stay on top of emerging trends and assess new architectures for potential integration
• Publish research, present at top-tier conferences, and represent company within the AI research community
• Collaborate closely with engineering to bridge the gap between research and product execution

You Should Have

• PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
• Strong publication record in top-tier AI venues (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS, ICLR)
• Deep expertise in generative models, including diffusion models and transformers
• Demonstrated experience building research prototypes and translating them into real-world applications
• Prior leadership in academic or industry research projects
• Must be based in Vietnam

Bonus Points For

• Experience applying AI in creative domains (e.g., design tools, image editing, content generation)
• Proven ability to shape research strategy that aligns with product direction
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across research and product teams