AI Research Scientist

Motorola Solutions
London
1 week ago
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Job Description

This role is primarily hybrid with weekly travel into our London offices around 2 days a week.

As an AI Research Scientist, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and researchers in our AI R&D team. Our goal is to build advanced vision models that contribute to a safer world. Your responsibilities will include researching, designing, and developing the underlying algorithms to solve practical problems, creating prototypes, and collaborating with various product development teams to deliver high-quality solutions for both edge computing and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct cutting-edge research in machine learning and computer vision, focusing on solutions for public safety and video security.  Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field by regularly reviewing published research papers.  Generate high-quality patents in applied computer vision.  Collaborate with software development teams to deploy the vision models you design and train.  Contribute to the continuous improvement of the organization's machine learning deployment processes and tools.
 


Basic Requirements

PhD in a technical field. 3+ years of professional experience in applied AI research. A deep understanding of Transformer architectures and Vision-Language Models. Experience in Python programming and working with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.


Differentiators:

Experience in C++ programming and working with embedded systems. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Proven ability to write clean, efficient, and well-documented production-level code.

In return for your expertise, we’ll support you in this new challenge with coaching and development every step of the way. Also, to reward your hard work you’ll get:

Competitive salary and bonus schemes. Two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus). 25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays.  Attractive defined contribution pension scheme. Employee stock purchase plan. Life assurance. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Career development support and wide ranging learning opportunities. Employee health and wellbeing support EAP, wellbeing guidance etc. Carbon neutral initiatives/goals. Corporate social responsibility initiatives including support for volunteering days. Well known companies discount scheme.

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Travel Requirements

Under 10%


Relocation Provided

None


Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Company

Motorola Solutions UK Limited

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email .

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