Senior AI Researcher

Cloudinary

On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior AI researchers who develop production-scale generative models for visual media.

Best fit for

Researchers with experience scaling generative AI from prototypes to production.
— “turn research ideas into scalable production-ready capabilities”
Technical leaders who bridge research and product development.
— “work closely with researchers, engineers, and product teams”
Specialists in computer vision or multimedia AI applications.
— “research and develop innovative AI-driven solutions for images and videos”

Things to consider

Focus on customer impact over pure research novelty.
— “deliver meaningful value to customers”
Must adapt models for real-world web/mobile deployment.
— “production-scale infrastructure and real-world customer impact”

How to stand out

Demonstrate prior work where AI improved media delivery metrics.
— “managing and delivering billions of images and videos”
Showcase collaborations that shipped AI features at scale.
— “combining cutting-edge Generative AI technologies with production-scale infrastructure”
Highlight publications or patents in generative media adaptation.
— “explore emerging Generative AI technologies”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

innovative AI-driven solutions for images and videos
emerging Generative AI technologies
scalable production-ready capabilities

Typical background

PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related fieldexperience in AI research

Skills & requirements

Required

AI ResearchGenerative AI TechnologiesState-of-the-art ModelsMedia CapabilitiesCustomer Impact

Preferred

Product Teams CollaborationEngineering Teams Collaboration

Stack & domain

Ai ResearchGenerative AiModel TrainingImage And Video ProcessingCollaborationProblem-solvingInnovationResearchAIMedia Processing

About the role

Original posting from Cloudinary via Lever

About the Role
Cloudinary powers thousands of websites and mobile applications, managing and delivering billions of images and videos every day.
AI is transforming the way visual media is created, edited, optimized, and experienced. At Cloudinary, we are building the next generation of AI-powered media capabilities - combining cutting-edge Generative AI technologies with production-scale infrastructure and real-world customer impact.
We are looking for a Senior AI Researcher to join our Research Group and help shape the future of intelligent media experiences at scale.
In this role, you will research and develop innovative AI-driven solutions for images and videos, explore emerging Generative AI technologies, train and adapt state-of-the-art models, and turn research ideas into scalable production-ready capabilities used by millions worldwide.
You will work closely with researchers, engineers, and product teams to identify opportunities where AI can create unique differentiators for Cloudinary and deliver meaningful value to customers.

Source: Cloudinary careers (Lever)