Senior Staff AI Research Engineer, Language & Personal Intelligence

Company: Samsung Research America
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Lab Summary: The Language & Personal Intelligence (LPI) Lab at Samsung Research America focuses on advancing next-generation AI systems that understand, reason, remember, and adapt to users over time. Our mission is to build deeply personalized, context-aware, and agentic intelligence that operates efficiently across devices and ecosystems, combining foundational research with real-world impact at global scale. Position Summary: We are looking for a Senior Staff AI Research Engineer to design, prototype, and advance AI systems for language intelligence, personalization, and adaptive reasoning. This role sits at the intersection of research and engineering, contributing to both exploratory research and scalable implementations, with an emphasis on efficient and privacy-aware on-device AI. Opportunity to work on next-generation personalized and agentic AI systems with real-world impact A collaborative environment that values both research depth and practical engineering excellence Position Responsibilities: Design and implement AI models and systems for language understanding, generation, and personalization Develop and prototype memory-augmented and retrieval-based AI systems, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Contribute to agentic reasoning and planning systems, including: Reinforcement learning–based decision making Progressive or hierarchical planning Personalized planning and goal-driven behavior Research and implement self-evolving and adaptive memory mechanisms that support long-term personalization Explore continual and incremental learning approaches that enable models to adapt over time Contribute to on-device intelligence research, including: Efficient model architectures Memory- and computation-aware inference Privacy-preserving and edge-friendly learning techniques Collaborate with cross-functional research and engineering teams to transition ideas into prototypes and product-ready solutions Contribute to internal publications, patents, and external research venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, and EMNLP Required Skills: PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, or a related field, or equivalent industry research experience 7 years of experience in AI research, applied research, or advanced AI engineering Strong experience with modern ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX) Solid understanding of language models, retrieval-based systems, or knowledge-augmented AI Experience designing and implementing end-to-end AI systems, from modeling to evaluation Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in research-driven engineering environments Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well. Base Pay Range $197,800 - $296,600 USD Additional Information Disclosure of Trade Secrets Samsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer. Essential Job Functions This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers. Samsung Research America is committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the recruiter or email sratalent@samsung.com. Equal Employment 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. For more information regarding protection from discrimination under Federal law for applicants and employees, please refer to this link: Pay Transparency

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