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AI Research Scientist

Boston, MA preferably

Vizit is looking for an AI Research Scientist to lead research at the intersection of Machine Learning and E-Commerce.

You’ll lead research for our visual intelligence platform, shaping data and validation workflows that drive technological innovation and support product growth.

You’ll work alongside a cross-disciplinary team of researchers with expertise in machine learning, computer vision, behavioral science, and statistics, and collaborate closely with  engineering, product, and business teams.

If you're passionate about application of computer vision in e-commerce, and building AI-powered platforms that transform how brands understand and respond to online consumer preferences — we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and conduct applied research on visual user behavior across digital platforms and data-rich environments.
  • Develop and validate new methodologies for data collection, enrichment, and analysis across structured and unstructured data.
  • Build and apply predictive models, segmentation algorithms, and experimentation frameworks.
  • Identify new signals and metrics to quantify product, shopper, and trend dynamics.
  • Collaborate with engineering to design scalable, production-ready data pipelines.
  • Partner with product, design, and commercial teams to align research goals with business needs.
  • Document research processes, findings, and tools to ensure transparency and reusability.

Qualifications

  • Required
    • 5+ years of industry experience in data science, computer vision, or applied machine learning research roles.
    • Deep experience with data modeling using real-world multimodal or behavioral datasets.
    • Proven ability to design validation strategies and evaluate the business impact of model performance.
    • Demonstrated ability to lead research from conception to deployment.
    • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
    • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
    • Strong programming skills in Python and proficiency with scientific and ML libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow).
  • Highly Desirable
    • Experience with transformer-based models.
    • Demonstrated experience applying computer vision and data science in eCommerce or digital retail contexts (e.g., product understanding, visual search).
    • PhD or Master’s degree in a technical or quantitative field (e.g., computer science, statistics, computational science, engineering).

About Us

Vizit is the world’s first visual intelligence company.

Vizit is the award-winning leader in Visual AI, with technology that’s trusted by the world’s most iconic brands. Our research team has earned recognition across the industry, including honors in the Top 100 Women in AI, for driving innovation in computer vision and multimodal learning. Our patented AI platform transforms how companies create, measure, and optimize visual content, boosting engagement and driving sales. Recognized as Overall Computer Vision Company of the Year by AI Breakthrough Awards, a Business Insider Top 15 Technology Startup, a 2x Leading 100 Startup, a CB Insights Retail Technology 100 winner, and a Greenbook Insight Innovation Finalist, Vizit is pioneering the future of audience-aware content creation. Headquartered in Boston, we’re shaping the future of digital commerce. For more, visit www.vizit.com.

To apply, send your resume to us at careers@vizit.com.

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