AI Content Engineer
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Data ScienceFull-timeAmericas
1d ago
DeepL·about 1 month ago
DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions are designed with enterprise security in mind. Today, they enable over 100,000 businesses to transform communications, reach new markets, and improve productivity. And, empower millions of individuals worldwide to make sense of the world and express their ideas.
Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and make a real-life impact. To achieve this, we need talented individuals like you to join our exciting journey. If you're ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your next destination.
What sets us apart is our blend of modern technology, competitive benefits, and an open, welcoming work culture that enables our people to thrive. When we share what it's like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This may be because of our products that have helped countless people worldwide or our shared mission to improve communication for individuals and businesses, bringing cultures closer together. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation and employee well-being. Discover what our teams have to say about life at DeepL on LinkedIn, Instagram and our Blog.
Our Language AI teams form the foundation of DeepL's success. We are a dedicated group of researchers who collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers. Our mission is to build the world's leading language AI system to deliver perfect translations for the most demanding use cases. To that end, we take responsibility for the entire life cycle of the machine learning models that power our language AI products. This includes data, training, quality assurance, and operational aspects. In our highly collaborative teams, each person has the scope to drive impact across the company.
We're looking for passionate and curious Research Scientists to help us tackle foundational challenges in this competitive and dynamic field. This isn't just an academic exercise; it's a chance to see your research deployed into products loved by millions worldwide. You will leverage our cutting-edge resources, including massive proprietary datasets and one of Europe’s most powerful supercomputers, to build the next generation of translation systems.
As a member of the team, you will move beyond incremental improvements and drive foundational innovation. You will:
Build, evaluate, and deploy custom, state-of-the-art AI models for translation, text improvement, and other related capabilities.
Constantly optimize for speed, precision, or a meaningful trade of to fulfil the most demanding translation use cases in the industry.
Train state-of-the-art neural networks at scale on DeepL's dedicated GPU clusters, pushing the boundaries of model performance and efficiency.
Work collaboratively within a large, world-class tech organization, integrating your research with a strong support structure of ML Platform, HPC, and DevOps teams to ship your work to millions.
Lead research initiatives that advance our core understanding of neural networks and their mathematical optimization, directly impacting our product's quality and capabilities.
We are seeking researchers with a strong practical background, a creative mindset, and a passion for solving hard problems with real-world impact.
You have a solid mathematical background and enjoy solving challenging problems, evidenced by a masters degree, diploma, PhD, or equivalent industry experience in mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related field.
Deep practical experience in Python and at least one modern machine learning framework such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.
A track record of leading self-directed research projects that go well beyond academic exercises and deliver tangible results.
Proven experience building and shipping large-scale deep learning models to production environments is a plus.
High proficiency in English; knowledge of German or other languages is a plus.
Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing–we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network.
Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together.
Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team’s general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration.
Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams–we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity.
30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally.
Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.
If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you're hesitant because you don't check all the boxes, don't let that hold you back. At DeepL, it's all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply—let's discover your potential together. We can't wait to meet you!
You are welcome at DeepL for who you are—we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.