The eBRAIN laboratory in the Division of Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Research Engineer position focused on research and development (R&D) of advanced machine learning (ML) models such as Transformers, Vision Transformers, and Large Language Models (LLMs), as well as other advanced deep learning models for vision-based applications. The lab is dedicated to real-world use cases across various domains including autonomous systems, robotics, and smart homes/cities, as well as their security.
The eBRAIN lab aims to build energy-efficient brain-inspired autonomous systems through comprehensive analysis and design methods that synergistically engage hardware, software, and system-level techniques. The successful applicants will engage in a large-scale project investigating novel methods for deploying advanced machine/deep learning models on resource-constrained embedded systems, as well as demonstrating these concepts in real-world applications like medical image analysis and autonomous vehicles.
Requirements:
- Applicants should hold a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Extensive knowledge of ML, AI, deep neural networks (DNN), LLMs, multimodal LLMs, tinyML, and ML frameworks (such as PyTorch and Tensorflow) is essential.
- Solid experience in practical ML system development is required.
- Additional expertise in MLOps, secure computing, privacy-preserving ML, and ML security is highly desirable.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical, communication, and writing skills are needed.
- A high motivation for world-class research and development in practical ML/AI systems is expected.
- Candidates with strong industrial experience and/or publications in top-tier ML venues are preferred.
Application Procedure:
The terms of employment include a competitive salary with attractive benefits, such as a generous housing allowance, medical insurance, annual home leave allowance, and potential support for private school fees for dependents. Salaries are tax-free in the UAE, and the researchers will have dedicated funds for travel, computing, and publications.
To be considered, applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format:
- A cover letter
- Detailed CV with R&D and programming skill set
- Full list of professional/industrial experience, demos, and/or scientific publications (if applicable)
- University degrees and transcripts
- 1-page executive summaries of BS theses
- 1-page summary of professional experience, future growth plans, R&D accomplishments, and interests
- 1-page letter of motivation
- At least 2 letters of recommendation (contact information for referees can be provided later)
Preferred starting date is as soon as possible, ideally Summer 2025. Applications are accepted immediately and will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Additional Information:
NYU Abu Dhabi encourages UAE Nationals to apply and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in the recruitment process. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
For questions, please email Prof. Muhammad Shafique at muhammad.shafique@nyu.edu.
