Join a global technology leader as a Lead NLP Engineer and help shape the future of natural language processing and machine learning. This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge academic research and real-world application. You'll collaborate with international researchers and engineers to develop innovative systems for language understanding, data automation, and knowledge extraction that drive real business outcomes.
Design and implement advanced algorithms for complex NLP and machine learning tasks
Build and present functional prototypes for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Partner with engineering teams to transition research into scalable, production-ready solutions
Publish high-impact research and represent the team at global conferences
Contribute to innovative, cross-border research collaborations focused on language understanding
Education:
Ph.D. in Computer Science, NLP, Machine Learning, or related fields
Experience:
Track record of publishing in top-tier conferences and journals
Proficiency in Python and PyTorch
Ability to analyze and process Japanese-language text
Full professional fluency in English
English: Fluent
Japanese: Intermediate (reading comprehension for data analysis)
Experience with C, C++, or Java
Familiarity with distributed computing frameworks like Spark or Hadoop
Full fluency in Japanese is a plus
Morgan McKinley is partnered with a global technology innovator renowned for its research-driven AI and machine learning advancements. Their dedicated international research centers are committed to transforming scientific breakthroughs into commercial impact. The NLP division collaborates globally on cutting-edge projects, applying theory to practice at scale.
Opportunity to contribute to world-class NLP and ML research
Publish, attend conferences, and collaborate with global experts
Direct business application of research in real-world AI systems
Work in a curiosity-driven, innovation-first culture
Competitive compensation with long-term growth potential
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