AI Research Scientist

4 Months ago • All levels • Research Development • $160,000 PA - $250,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Tavus is building the human layer of AI, aiming to make human-AI interaction as natural as face-to-face. They specialize in multi-modal AI models for human perception, avatar rendering, and communication, powering AI avatars and real-time video experiences across various industries. This Series A company, backed by investors like Sequoia and Y Combinator, is seeking a Senior Researcher to lead generative video model research, including Neural Avatar, Talking-Head, and Lip-sync technologies. The role involves productionizing research with the Applied ML team and staying at the forefront of AI advancements. The ideal candidate is comfortable in a startup environment, prioritizes effectively, and takes calculated risks.
Must have:
  • Experience with facial animation or talking-head.
  • Experience with video (NeRF, super-resolution, video diffusion).
  • Ability to structure research projects for industry goals.
  • Past publications in relevant topics.
Good to have:
  • PhD or equivalent experience.
  • Experience leading research teams.
  • Knowledge of software development best practices.
Perks:
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Competitive healthcare
  • Gear stipends
  • Offers Equity
  • Relocation assistance

Job Details

About Us

At Tavus, we're building the human layer of AI. Our mission is to make human-AI interaction as natural as face-to-face interaction, enabling the human touch where it has been previously unscalable. We achieve this through pioneering research in multi-modal AI models for human perception and understanding, combined with state-of-the-art human avatar rendering and communication models. Our models power everything from text-to-video AI avatars to real-time conversational video experiences across industries like healthcare, recruiting, sales, education, and more. By enabling AI to see, hear, and communicate with human-like authenticity, we're creating the foundation for the next generation of AI employees, assistants, and companions.

We're a Series A company backed by top investors, including Sequoia, Y Combinator, and Scale VC. Join us in driving the future of human-AI interaction. Check it out for yourself 😎

We’re looking for a Senior Researcher to join our core AI team. Our ideal partner-in-crime works well in startup environments, is comfortable prioritizing for themselves, and is always down to take calculated risks. We’re moving fast and not looking for people to come along for the ride - we’re looking for people to pave the path.


Your Mission
 🚀

  • Lead research efforts on generative video models (ex: Neural Avatar, Talking-Head, Lip-sync, and other low level computer vision topics)

  • Work with the Applied ML team to help productionize our research

  • Stay relevant with the latest advancements (and help us create the latest advancements!)

Requirements

  • Academic or industry experience with facial animation or talking-head

  • Experience working with video - specifically NeRF, super-resolution, video diffusion

  • Demonstrated capability to structure research projects to meet industry goals and timelines

  • Past publications in relevant topics

Additionally, having some of the following experiences may help you be successful in this position:

  • PhD or equivalent experience preferred

  • Experience leading research teams

  • Knowledge of best practices in Software Development

Please note that this position is preferably hybrid in San Francisco and we offer relocation. However we are open to remote candidates as well. 

Benefits

When you join Tavus, you’re joining a family. Our work is driven by our team, and our success is shared by all. This position has a flexible work schedule, unlimited PTO, extremely competitive healthcare and gear stipends, as well as, of course, plenty of fun! At the end of the day, we want Tavus to be a place for you to learn, directly drive impact, and be with a team you love.

To learn more about our team culture, and benefits, check out our hiring page!

Tavus is growing fast, and we’d like you to grow with us!  Are you excited to get your hands dirty? Drop your resume and we’ll be in touch!

We are not looking for cultural fits, we are looking for culture creators. In fact, diversity is what drives our success – it’s at the core of how we hire, communicate, and work. We are inclusive to all and combine our diverse backgrounds, skill sets, and thinking to build the best experiences for our clients.

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