ML Researcher

ML Researcher Location: On-Site | New York City, NY (relocation assistance available)Why This Role MattersJoin a stealth-mode, well-funded applied-AI lab that is building the first system engineered for super-human creativity. Their mission is to place “creative genius in the hands of everyone,” unlocking a new renaissance in design, film, storytelling, and yet-to-be-imagined art forms. As one of the first research hires, you will shape the technical vision, own company-moving research problems, and receive founder-level equity.What You’ll DoInvent new learning algorithms that push generative models beyond pattern recognition into open-ended creative reasoning.Train and scale multimodal models—text, image, video, and 3-D—on large GPU clusters, taking ideas from prototype to production.Define creativity metrics and rigorous evaluation frameworks that capture originality, usefulness, and human resonance.Collaborate with world-class artists & engineers to transform research breakthroughs into intuitive creator tools.Publish, present, and influence the broader ML community while protecting proprietary innovation.Shape research culture by mentoring peers and establishing best practices for first-principles exploration.What You’ll BringPhD in ML/AI, Computer Science, or a related field (exceptional MSc candidates considered).Multiple first-author papers at premier ML venues (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI) or equivalent demonstrable impact.Deep command of probability, optimization, and modern deep-learning architectures.Proven ability to originate novel methods—not just apply existing frameworks.Passion for creative AI and the ambition to tackle “impossible” problems.Readiness to relocate to NYC and thrive in an intense, high-ownership startup environment.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salary DOEEquity: founder-level equity.Visa: O-1 / EB-1 sponsorship supported for outstanding researchers.Compute: Dedicated multi-node GPU access for every researcher, with headroom to scale massive experiments.Premium health coverage, flexible PTO, and resources tailored for rapid scientific discovery.About Blue Signal: Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS