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Seed Company is hiring a
Senior AI Researcher

📍 Arlington, TX

Salary Range:
$100,000.00 To 120,000.00 Annually

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: 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.
VISION: God’s Word transforming lives in every language in this generation.
MISSION: To accelerate Scripture translation and impact for people without God’s Word through Great Commission partnerships.
VALUES: Honoring God in all we do, valuing individuals and relationships, partnering effectively, encouraging creativity and innovation, and managing for quality results.

SCOPE: 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
  • Lead and drive AI research and development projects focused on enhancing and automating various aspects of Bible translation. 
  • Develop and implement innovative AI algorithms, models, and techniques to tackle complex language processing, semantic analysis, and translation quality assessment challenges.  
  • 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. 
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior researchers and team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment. 
  • 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. 
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of large-scale linguistic and translation datasets to extract meaningful insights, patterns, and trends. 
  • Share research findings in reputable conferences and journals, contributing to the broader academic and research community.
  • Actively participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and industry events to stay connected with the latest advancements in AI and foster partnerships and collaborations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
  • No supervision requirements.

OTHER DUTIES: 
  • 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.
  • Lead and or participate in projects or task force groups which focus on issues having organization-wide impact.
  • Perform or assist with any assignments as required or directed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in a professional or home office environment except when traveling.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Occasional exertion up to 10 pounds, lifting a box of paper, moving chairs, tables and sliding doors. 

TRAVEL:
Able to travel both domestically and internationally up to 12 weeks per year.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • Strong faith in Jesus Christ as Savior; God honoring lifestyle.
  • Passion for the Word of God and provision of the Word for every people group.
  • Championing Seed Company’s vision, mission, and values.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or a related field or relevant experience, Masters Degree preferred.
  • 7-10 years of relevant experience in the AI field
  • Proven track record of successful AI research and development, preferably in the field of natural language processing, machine translation, or related areas.
  • Strong expertise in cutting-edge AI algorithms, models, and frameworks, such as deep learning, neural networks, sequence-to-sequence models, and reinforcement learning. 
  • 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. 
  • Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring research teams, with a proven ability to drive projects from conception to implementation. 
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively to overcome complex challenges in AI research. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
  • Passion for the mission of Bible translation and a deep appreciation for the transformative power of language accessibility. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Assists team members when needed to accomplish team goals
  • Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
  • Self-motivated and self-directed
  • Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team

BENEFITS:
  • Health insurance coverage 
  • Flexible Spending Account – medical and dependent care
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement – medical, dental, and vision
  • 403b plan participation with 6% company match
  • 160 hours accrued vacation and 80 hours of sick time per year
  • Education assistance after one year of service
  • Parental leave after one year of service
  • Voluntary dental and vision insurance
  • Employer-sponsored term life, short-term, long-term and AD&D coverage
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💵 Salary: $100,000 - $120,000
📍 Location: Arlington, TX
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