Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

Samsung Research America (SRA) develops next-generation technologies in software, user experience, and services for future products. The AI Center in Toronto, Canada plays a pivotal role in developing next-generation software, user experiences, and intelligent services that enrich consumers’ lives. This lab actively contributes to the international research community through publications and presentations at major conferences. Samsung’s AI research team in Toronto is looking for an outstanding and highly self-motivated leader to head the lab. The candidate will work with a team of research scientists and engineers tackling real-world problems involving Samsung’s Artificial intelligence products.

Responsibilities

Build, manage, develop, lead, and support the AI research team, with the outcome of high-impact research insights that influence the product roadmap
Present research findings and insights both within and outside of the company
Serve as a thought partner with the executive, cross-functional, and line of business leadership teams
Be an evangelist of research practices throughout the company, influencing partner teams
Drive innovation programs within the relevant fields of Artificial Intelligence
Serve as the external face for the AI Research Lab’s advanced technology capabilities
Drive key University technology collaboration program to build long term innovation partnerships
Lead Technology Pathfinding to understand key technology trends and impact for Samsung, to help drive growth and new business opportunities for Samsung

Requirements

PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
10+ years of post-PhD experience leading advanced AI research
Deep expertise in vision and multimodal AI and agentic AI (autonomous agents, reasoning, decision-making), plus strong foundations in computer vision, image/video processing, and generative AI applications
Significant experience of publishing relevant peer-reviewed articles on artificial intelligence
Strong algorithmic problem-solving skills, and the ability to program in C/C++, Python, Java, etc.
Experience in publishing scientific papers in top quality conferences/journals (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, IJCAI, ACL, SIGGRAPH, CoRL, etc.)
Experience in DL library such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, etc. with strong hands on experience is required
Experience working with GPU, parallel programming, and Simulation environments is a plus
Experience in Android development and graphic rendering is a plus
Ability to work as a team, motivation for international collaboration, strong communication skills, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and passionate about learning
Ability to work well in a fast-paced global team environment
Strong network of relationships with entrepreneurs, VC’s industry executives, and technology thought leaders
Strong presentation skills and excellent interpersonal skills
Must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer

Skills

Deep learning
Computer vision
Physics-based AI
Vision and multimodal AI
Agentic AI
Autonomous agents
Reasoning
Decision-making
Image/video processing
Generative AI
C/C++
Python
Java
PyTorch
TensorFlow
JAX
GPU
Parallel programming
Simulation environments
Android development
Graphic rendering
Teamwork
International collaboration
Communication skills
Self-motivated
Proactive
Flexible
Passionate about learning
Presentation skills
Interpersonal skills

Location

Toronto, Canada

Work Type

Office setting

Experience Level

10+ years of post-PhD experience leading advanced AI research

Education Level

PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

About the Company

Samsung Research America (SRA) develops next-generation technologies in software, user experience, and services for future products.
Headquartered in Silicon Valley with locations across North America, we partner with industry and academia to translate research and innovation into tangible outcomes.
We lead in machine intelligence by building AI that is user-centric and physically grounded—AI that understands not just what users want, but their physical context and environment.
Samsung is uniquely positioned to bring this vision to life through nearly 500 million connected devices we sell annually.
Our mission is to holistically integrate AI into connected ecosystems—homes, offices, robotics, and beyond—creating a platform that scales quickly while providing deep contextual understanding and spatial awareness.
The AI Center in Toronto, Canada plays a pivotal role in developing next-generation software, user experiences, and intelligent services that enrich consumers’ lives.
This lab actively contributes to the international research community through publications and presentations at major conferences.
The AI research center is a key part of Samsung’s global R&D effort and aims to have direct impact on future Samsung products reaching hundreds of millions of users globally.

Equal Opportunity

At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce.
We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves.
Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.
Samsung Research America is committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.