<div><strong>Salary Range:</strong></div><div>$100,000.00 To 120,000.00 Annually</div><div><br></div><div><strong>ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:</strong> The Seed Company is a Vision 2025 organization committed to Bible translation through national translators in creative partnerships. Seed Company seeks to work where it is evident that God is working and where the uniqueness of its vision makes it most feasible for The Seed Company to be involved.</div><div><strong>VISION:</strong> God’s Word transforming lives in every language in this generation.</div><div><strong>MISSION:</strong> To accelerate Scripture translation and impact for people without God’s Word through Great Commission partnerships.</div><div><strong>VALUES: </strong>Honoring God in all we do, valuing individuals and relationships, partnering effectively, encouraging creativity and innovation, and managing for quality results.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>SCOPE: </strong>As an AI Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in leading our AI research initiatives, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies to revolutionize and optimize our translation processes.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Lead and drive AI research and development projects focused on enhancing and automating various aspects of Bible translation.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop and implement innovative AI algorithms, models, and techniques to tackle complex language processing, semantic analysis, and translation quality assessment challenges. &nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including linguists, translators, software developers, and other researchers, to integrate AI solutions into our existing translation tools and platforms.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior researchers and team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment.&nbsp;</li><li>Stay at the forefront of AI research, continually exploring emerging technologies and techniques, and identifying opportunities to leverage them for improving translation accuracy, efficiency, and impact.&nbsp;</li><li>Conduct in-depth analysis of large-scale linguistic and translation datasets to extract meaningful insights, patterns, and trends.&nbsp;</li><li>Share research findings in reputable conferences and journals, contributing to the broader academic and research community.</li><li>Actively participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and industry events to stay connected with the latest advancements in AI and foster partnerships and collaborations.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:</strong></div><ul><li>No supervision requirements.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>OTHER DUTIES:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Attend and participate in a variety of meetings and task force groups as directed and maintain required level of knowledge pertaining to operating procedures, requirements, processes and policies.</li><li>Lead and or participate in projects or task force groups which focus on issues having organization-wide impact.</li><li>Perform or assist with any assignments as required or directed.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>WORK ENVIRONMENT:</strong></div><div>This job operates in a professional or home office environment except when traveling.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>PHYSICAL DEMANDS:</strong></div><div>Occasional exertion up to 10 pounds, lifting a box of paper, moving chairs, tables and sliding doors.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>TRAVEL:</strong></div><div>Able to travel both domestically and internationally up to 12 weeks per year. &nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Strong faith in Jesus Christ as Savior; God honoring lifestyle.</li><li>Passion for the Word of God and provision of the Word for every people group.</li><li>Championing Seed Company’s vision, mission, and values.</li><li>Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or a related field or relevant experience, Masters Degree preferred.</li><li>7-10 years of relevant experience in the AI field</li><li>Proven track record of successful AI research and development, preferably in the field of natural language processing, machine translation, or related areas.</li><li>Strong expertise in cutting-edge AI algorithms, models, and frameworks, such as deep learning, neural networks, sequence-to-sequence models, and reinforcement learning.&nbsp;</li><li>In-depth understanding of linguistic principles, language structures, and translation theory, with the ability to bridge the gap between AI and the nuances of Bible translation.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring research teams, with a proven ability to drive projects from conception to implementation.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively to overcome complex challenges in AI research.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.&nbsp;</li><li>Passion for the mission of Bible translation and a deep appreciation for the transformative power of language accessibility.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Assists team members when needed to accomplish team goals</li><li>Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently</li><li>Self-motivated and self-directed</li><li>Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>BENEFITS:</strong></div><ul><li>Health insurance coverage&nbsp;</li><li>Flexible Spending Account – medical and dependent care</li><li>Health Reimbursement Arrangement – medical, dental, and vision</li><li>403b plan participation with 6% company match</li><li>160 hours accrued vacation and 80 hours of sick time per year</li><li>Education assistance after one year of service</li><li>Parental leave after one year of service</li><li>Voluntary dental and vision insurance</li><li>Employer-sponsored term life, short-term, long-term and AD&amp;D coverage</li></ul>

Senior AI Researcher

<div><strong>About the Role:<br></strong><br></div><div>Are you mad-skilled at building amazing technical solutions yet burned out because your efforts sell widgets you don’t care about? Passionate about your Christian faith and want to put that to work making a difference for people around the world? Come join the IDX team as a senior data scientist / NLP Engineer!<br><br></div><div>The SIL Innovation team (IDX) at SIL International is looking for a senior data scientist / NLP engineer to help advance AI technology expanding language possibilities designed to enable a quarter of the world’s population to flourish using their mother language. This candidate will be part of a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to serving language communities worldwide as they build capacity for sustainable language development. The position is a paid salary position, offers exceptional real-world learning opportunities, and involves work on state-of-the-art (SOTA) NLP solutions and modern infrastructure.</div><div><br>The senior data scientist / NLP engineer is seeking a full-time engineering position in which they will gain non-profit, business and technical experience. They enjoy supporting a team that solves complex problems to generate valuable insights. They communicate, create, organize, and advocate the impact of Bible Translation as a critical element of the Great Commission.<br><br></div><div>The Senior Data Scientist / NLP Engineer works on real-world problems in natural language processing (NLP) for text and speech/voice. This includes extending and improving on NLP models and methods using pooled language/voice data from SIL and its partners (in 1,600+ languages). The output of this work will be applied by SIL, other NGOs, and commercial entities in technology/content creation for local language communities.<br><br>Work Location: Remote</div><div>Pay: $120,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year<br>Job Type: Full-time</div><div><strong><br>What You'll Be Doing:<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Must be able to successfully fulfill the following tasks:</li><li>Participate in research in machine intelligence and machine learning applications</li><li>Develop solutions for real world natural language processing problems</li><li>Help curate and pre-process pooled data from SIL and its partners such that is can be utilized in NLP/ML/AI research and development</li><li>Advise and collaborate with SIL Data Scientist(s)</li><li>Lead and contribute to the design and implementation of NLP models and algorithms that can scale across diverse languages and dialects, taking into consideration the linguistic variations and complexities present in different language communities.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including linguists, on-the-ground Bible translation teams (consultants, mother tongue translators), software engineers, and domain experts, to identify language-specific challenges and develop innovative NLP solutions to address them.</li><li>Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in NLP and machine learning research, and integrate cutting-edge techniques into the existing workflow to improve the efficiency and accuracy of language processing models.</li><li>Engage in regular knowledge-sharing sessions with team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional development.</li><li>Contribute to the creation of technical documentation and research papers to disseminate findings and contribute to the academic community.</li><li>Collaborate with partner organizations and stakeholders to understand their specific NLP requirements and develop tailored solutions that cater to their needs.</li><li>Participate in technical discussions and brainstorming sessions to provide insights and recommendations for improving the overall AI technology strategy of SIL Innovation team.</li><li>Assist in exploring potential funding opportunities and grants that align with the organization's mission and research goals.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>What We're Looking For:<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Available full time starting asap.</li><li>General availability during US business hours Monday – Friday, 8AM-5PM (central time); fairly flexible.</li><li>Bilingual and multicultural experience is preferred</li><li>Position can be remote or in person in the Dallas area (SIL International Headquarters).</li><li>Occasional face to face meetings: up to 25% travel, including international trips</li><li>Strong organizational, communication skills</li><li>Enjoy working with a team or independently with minimal supervision</li><li>Leadership skills and ambitious attitude</li><li>Passion for global missions</li><li>Experience with Google GSuite</li><li>Able to complete and pass all required screens for employment</li><li>U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Deferred action and temporary / permanent resident do not qualify)</li><li>Able to pass a criminal background check</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Required experience/ education:</strong></div><ul><li>Python programming, including experience with data manipulation, algorithm development, and NLP libraries/frameworks.</li><li>Command line (e.g., bash) to navigate file systems, edit files, connect remotely to servers, etc.</li><li>Cloud infrastructure usage and management (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Digital Ocean), for deploying NLP solutions at scale.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, utilizing office suites like Google Docs and shared drives such as Google Drive for efficient communication and documentation.</li><li>Degree in computer science or another quantitative discipline (physics, engineering, etc.) and/or 5 years of experience.</li><li>Previous projects demonstrating the ability to develop and deploy real world APIs or other software products.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong><br>Preferred experience/ education:</strong></div><ul><li>Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in computer science, computational linguistics, or a related field, with a focus on natural language processing or machine learning.</li><li>Go programming experience.</li><li>Proven track record of research publications or contributions to the NLP/Machine Learning community, such as academic papers, conference presentations, or open-source projects.</li><li>Experience with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch / HuggingFace, and the ability to fine-tune pre-trained language models for specific NLP tasks.</li><li>Strong understanding of linguistics, syntax, and semantics, enabling effective collaboration with linguistic experts within SIL International.</li><li>Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and project management tools for efficient project execution and delivery.</li><li>Knowledge of other programming languages commonly used in NLP, such as Java, C++, or JavaScript, to facilitate integration with existing systems or applications.</li><li>Prior experience working with multi-language or low-resource language datasets, addressing challenges in data scarcity and language diversity.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to conduct end-to-end model evaluation and performance optimization, considering real-world constraints and deployment scenarios.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Extra credit experience:</strong></div><ul><li>Proven track record of public presentations on AI-related topics, including participation in podcasts, conferences, or speaking engagements.</li><li>Previous leadership and management experience, including leading NLP research teams or managing complex projects with interdisciplinary stakeholders.</li><li>Experience in collaborating with non-profit organizations or faith-based initiatives, demonstrating a passion for using AI technology to serve global language communities.</li><li>Involvement in community-driven AI initiatives or mentorship programs, promoting knowledge sharing and diversity in the AI field.</li></ul><div><br></div><div>Benefits:</div><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><div><br>Schedule:</div><ul><li>Monday to Friday</li></ul><div><br>Education:</div><ul><li>Master's (Preferred)</li></ul><div><br>Experience:</div><ul><li>Python: 1 year (Preferred)</li><li>SQL: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul>

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