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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Machine Learning Researcher - **Company:** microTECH Global Limited - **Location:** Cambridge, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Android Software Development, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Github, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Machine Learning Operations, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815153990-machine-learning-researcher ## About the Role * PhD in CS/EE or related research experience in academia or industry * We will consider various levels of experience in relevant research areas, * Experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX) and efficient ML (incl. quantization, pruning, sparsification, distillation, etc.) * Experience with deployment on embedded/mobile devices (such as smartphones, with mobile CPU, GPU, NPU) * Experience with distributed and multi-GPU training at scale * Fluency in Python, C/C++ and GNU Linux * Proficiency in code version control, Git and GitHub * Experience in working as member of a team * Solid publication record of papers in top-tier venues, such as NeurIPS/ICLR/ICML/MobiCom/MobiSys/ICCAD/MLSys, * Experience in real-world mobile system deployment * Research experience in efficient Generative AI, including language, visual or multimodal tasks. This includes different aspects of the pipeline, from data and preprocessing to large model adaptation, fine-tuning and on-device optimization. * Android operating system and Android app development ## Description Responsibilities * Research and development of world models that enable AI agents to understand, simulate, and reason about complex environments. * Design and run experiments at the frontier of model-based learning, contributing to foundational research that shapes how AI agents perceive and interact with the world. * This role requires a strong background in machine learning, a passion for tackling open-ended research problems, and the drive to build systems. * Contribute to research and commercialization efforts in areas including on-device LLM and VLMs, adaptive inference methods, and mobile ML systems. * Conduct cutting-edge research within the existing group's agenda as well as contribute towards shaping it. * Collaborate closely with cross-functional product teams, as well as on-site research teams, to integrate ML solutions into consumer devices. * At the core of our efforts is innovation, as you will design groundbreaking machine learning algorithms and systems that extend the capabilities of current technology. * You will translate research findings into practical applications, contributing to the commercialization of AI technologies across millions of Samsung devices. * Additionally, you will prepare comprehensive documentation, research papers, and contribute towards patent applications. Skills and Qualifications Education and Experience * PhD in CS/EE or related research experience in academia or industry * We will consider various levels of experience in relevant research areas Key Skills * Experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX) and efficient ML (incl. quantization, pruning, sparsification, distillation, etc.) * Experience with deployment on embedded/mobile devices (such as smartphones, with mobile CPU, GPU, NPU) * Experience with distributed and multi-GPU training at scale * Fluency in Python, C/C++ and GNU Linux * Proficiency in code version control, Git and GitHub * Experience in working as member of a team * Solid publication record of papers in top-tier venues, such as NeurIPS/ICLR/ICML/MobiCom/MobiSys/ICCAD/MLSys Additional Skills * Experience in real-world mobile system deployment * Research experience in efficient Generative AI, including language, visual or multimodal tasks. 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