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Associate Director – AI Research
Location
India
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Associate Director – AI Research
WNS
• Continuously monitor and evaluate emerging developments in artificial intelligence, including advancements in foundational models, generative AI, multi-modal AI, and agentic systems • Conduct structured research and experimentation to assess the performance, feasibility, and enterprise applicability of new AI models, frameworks, and architectures • Analyze competing technologies and approaches to determine optimal AI solutions and implementation strategies for business use cases • Develop research prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate new AI capabilities before enterprise adoption • Provide technical recommendations and research insights to leadership and engineering teams regarding emerging AI opportunities • Translate research findings into practical guidance, reference architecture, and implementation frameworks for downstream teams • Collaborate with engineering, data science, and product teams to support the adoption of validated AI capabilities • Evaluate open-source and commercial AI ecosystems, identifying tools, models, and platforms that can accelerate enterprise AI capabilities • Document research findings, benchmarking results, and architectural recommendations to support informed decision-making • Mentor researchers, managers and contribute to building a strong internal knowledge base around evolving AI technologies
Job Requirements
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a closely related technical field
- 9 to 15 years of progressive experience in AI research, data science, or machine learning engineering
- Proven track record of successfully guiding complex AI research projects from conceptual prototypes to enterprise-scale production
- Extensive experience navigating the complexities of corporate AI governance, security compliance, and data privacy regulations
- Published research, patents, or recognized thought leadership contributions to the broader AI community are highly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage departmental budgets, negotiate vendor contracts, and optimize technology spend
- Deep capability to thrive in highly ambiguous, fast-moving technological landscapes while providing clear direction to teams
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
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