A company is looking for a Distinguished Applied Scientist.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the scientific roadmap across core AI capabilities with clear hypotheses and success metricsDesign robust evaluation and benchmarking for generative and predictive models, ensuring scientific rigorLead applied research projects from literature review to productization, while mentoring scientists and engineersRequired Qualifications10+ years in AI/ML research or applied science with leadership experienceExperience designing and scaling ML systems and real-time applicationsProficiency in Python and modern ML stacks with a strong understanding of optimization and performance3+ years leading applied research teams preferredFamiliarity with Responsible AI frameworks and comfort in a global, cross-functional organization