Research Scientist

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 6000000 - Rs 9000000 (ie INR 60-90 LPA) Min Experience: 5 years Location: Bengaluru JobType: full-time We are seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to drive advanced research and innovation in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and multi-agent systems.
This role blends deep theoretical expertise with hands-on implementation, contributing to cutting-edge research and the translation of novel ideas into scalable, real-world systems.
Required Qualifications PhD or equivalent research experience in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, or a closely related discipline Strong expertise in one or more of the following areas: Machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, or planning algorithms Graph-based learning and relational reasoning Multi-agent systems, coordination, and collaboration Optimization techniques and distributed algorithms Proven research excellence with publications in leading peer-reviewed venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAMAS, CoRL, AAAI, or IJCAI Proficiency in Python and modern deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX, or similar Strong systems-level thinking with the ability to balance theoretical rigor and practical implementation Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills Nice to Have Experience working with agent frameworks, simulation environments, or large-scale system prototypes Background in distributed systems, protocol design, or scalable architectures Prior experience translating research outcomes into production-grade systems Key Skills Research & Scientific Computing Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Multi-Agent Systems Optimization & Distributed Algorithms Python, PyTorch, JAX