Applied AI Researcher

Company: Verneek
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Do you want to be part of the core team building truly AI-native helpful experiences across the consumer space? Do you want to be at the cutting edge of what is next in the AI space but apply it to something of true value in the real world? At Verneek, we are on a mission to build the most helpful AI that augments the knowledge of anyone, anywhere, at any time! As opposed to the mainstream, we believe that the way to bring domain-general AI to the masses is to apply it one domain at a time, through AIs with deep domain expertise. We were on this journey before it got the hottest thing on the face of the planet! Come join some OGs in this so-called "generative AI" space and invent what is yet to be the future! If you are craving to learn something new every day while working at the cutting edge of AI, or if you are simply not satisfied with your academic AI ambitions anymore, Verneek could be a perfect opportunity for you: a deep-tech AI startup, where you'd get to learn, innovate, and leave your mark every single hour of every day. We are looking for a stellar & highly ambitious AI/NLP researcher as core employees to help build complex AI/NLP models supporting the Verneek AI platform! You'll get to work on fundamental AI research problems, but all grounded on our proprietary AI platform. It is all much more rewarding and influential than working on beating AI benchmarks! :) Every day, you'll get to solve very unique, highly complex, and socially impactful problems. This is an early-stage startup, so we'll be moving super-fast and there will be no legacy obstacles on your way to make a significant impact. Whatever you do every hour of every day counts RESPONSIBILITIES Design, implement, and maintain complex AI/NLP models supporting the Verneek AI platform Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS MSc. or PhD degree in AI/NLP 4 years of experience with Python Good grasp of fundamentals and the state-of-the-art in AI/NLP research 4 years experience developing models with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch Work authorization in the USA at the time of hire Continuing work authorization during employment can be sponsored by Verneek PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in Natural Language Understanding, Semantic Parsing, Dialogue Systems Experience in Transfer Learning and learning with limited data Publications in top-tier AI venues such as ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, NeurIPS, ICLR, etc. Demonstrated AI/NLP engineering skillset through having deployed largescale AI/NLP systems to production Experience in building models in the commerce/retail domain Working knowledge of Scala At Verneek, we are very determined to build a company that promotes diversity of thought that comes from the diversity of the individuals on the team! Candidates from any gender identity, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran, or disability status are highly encouraged to apply.https://www.verneek.com/culture Benefits Stellar medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance Daily private Chef lunch, curated to personal diets Transportation Benefits 401K matching contributions Flexible PTO Visa/Green Card Sponsorship Career growth support through sponsoring learning opportunities and mentorship About Verneek Verneek is an early-stage deep-tech AI startup, based in the NYC area, founded by a team of leading AI research scientists and backed by a group of world-renowned business and scientific luminaries. Our mission is to build the most helpful AI for anyone, anywhere, at anytime. We are obsessed with what we do and we have fun doing it. Read more about verneek here: https://www.verneek.com/about -verneek and make sure to watch all our introductory videos and yearly recaps here: https://www.verneek.com/culture. Verneek Culture It’s often hard to put “culture” into words, perhaps you can get a visual sense of our culture here : https://www.verneek.com/culture . We all obsessively love what we do, care about each other, share all sorts of meals together, celebrate all kinds of events together, and work tirelessly with the excitement of making a difference through AI innovation. We are enjoying the journey, and going through all the ups and downs together. Although we have come a very long way in setting the foundations of our unique company, but we still have ways to go and you can help shape our culture! The core Verneek team plays a crucial role in further shaping the culture of the company moving forward. We are looking for highly ambitious and tremendously driven individuals who can take the lead in driving various aspects of the company, and help us shape its lasting impact. Annual Salary Range : $40K-$200K

Keywords: Verneek, Westport , Applied AI Researcher, IT / Software / Systems , New York City, Connecticut