We are looking for people fascinated by creating a better future, who are restless, have the courage to challenge the status quo, who value the diversity of ideas and believe in the transformative potential of true collaboration.
We know that many people, especially women, only apply for a position if they feel they meet 100% of the requirements. If that is you, we encourage you to apply anyway. Here, we value diverse career paths and learning along the journey.
Join us in the pursuit of a world with new intelligences.
This role is central to transforming cutting-edge research into concrete artificial intelligence applications, with robustness and scalability. The person in this role will help accelerate Kunumi's scientific and technological development cycle, shortening the gap between hypotheses and practical validations with real impact.
In practice, this purpose translates into the following Jobs to Be Done:
Turn research hypotheses into concrete artifacts: transform ideas and hypotheses into tangible constructions (such as models, algorithms, tools, or experiments) that allow concepts to be validated, learning to be generated, and real-world impact to be produced.
The focus is less on "prototyping" and more on enabling practical materializations of research, connecting the theoretical field to relevant applications, even at early or experimental stages.
Author scientific publications and strengthen Kunumi's presence in the research community: lead or co-author relevant articles, actively seek publication and academic collaboration opportunities, and represent the company in scientific forums, establishing Kunumi as a reference in applied research in the Global South.
Important: we do not measure impact by the number of publications. What matters is engaging with the scientific community, following and genuinely contributing to the advancement of knowledge.
Develop infrastructure for scientific experimentation: create tools, environments, and pipelines that facilitate running experiments, analyzing data, and reproducing results.
Optimize model performance and efficiency: adjust architectures and computational workflows to ensure AI models are trained and executed with the best balance between computational cost and performance.
Connect theory and application: support research teams in adapting theoretical ideas to practical contexts, considering real-world limitations of data, hardware, and integration with existing systems.
Collaborate across multiple Kunumi functions: interact with technical and non-technical areas, helping ensure that knowledge generated in research translates into solutions applicable to products, businesses, or strategic initiatives.
Promote continuous improvement of Kunumi's technical foundation: propose more elegant solutions, share best practices, and support the sustainable evolution of the infrastructure used in the labs.
What we expect from you
Strong experience with Python programming and frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
In-depth knowledge of applied mathematics (linear algebra, calculus, statistics)
Mastery of machine learning and deep learning algorithms
Experience with distributed systems and large-scale data pipelines
Familiarity with version control (Git), code testing, and modern software engineering practices
Ability to collaborate with researchers and multidisciplinary teams
Experience writing scientific articles published in conference proceedings and journals recognized in the computing field
What could set you apart
Prior experience in applied research in AI, machine learning, or related areas
Publication record in Qualis A1 computing events
Relevant contributions to open source projects or technical publications
Experience optimizing models for production environments
Interest in working at the intersection of science and social impact
ABOUT KUNUMI
At Kunumi, curiosity is our driving force in the tireless pursuit of knowledge and the courage to challenge the conventional. We believe that diversity of thought and perspective is essential to creating unique and impactful solutions.
Our culture is guided by valuing people, caring for the legacy we leave behind, and the constant pursuit of elegant results amid complex challenges. Here, every voice is heard, every idea is valued, and every achievement is celebrated together.
We are agents of change who aspire to promote positive transformation in society through Artificial Intelligence. We believe in human potential and in the capacity to act as catalysts for a more balanced future.
BENEFITS
- Dynamic, diverse culture focused on growing together;
- Remote work with flexible hours;
- Home office support (allowance, chair, headphones, laptop, among others);
- Premium health plan and dental coverage for you and your dependents, with no monthly fee;
- Meal benefit (flexible card);
- Extended parental leave
- Childcare assistance;
- Support for children with disabilities;
- Life insurance;
- Health promotion programs - mental, physical, and emotional
- Wellhub partnership - free Gold plan
- Paid year-end recess
- Monthly Kunumi Day - we are off every second-to-last Friday of the month
ABOUT THE PROCESS
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.
We believe that diversity fosters creativity and accelerates positive results, so we consider all candidates not only for their technical qualifications but also for how they complement us as a group.
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