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Research Director page is loaded## Research Directorlocations: 50/60 Station Road, Cambridge, United Kingdomposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: December 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R110441**Position Summary**A Research Director at Samsung AI Center leads strategic research initiatives and manages teams of research scientists and engineers working on cutting-edge technologies, particularly in areas of machine learning, generative AI, model compression, optimization, on-device deployment, and emerging technologies that align with Samsung's long-term vision and product ecosystem.**Role and Responsibilities****Key Responsibilities**### Leadership & Strategy* Define and execute long-term research vision and strategy aligned with Samsung's business objectives and product roadmap* Lead and mentor diverse teams of research scientists, engineers, and interns* Collaborate closely with product teams, business units to translate research breakthroughs into practical applications and commercial solutions* Foster innovation culture and maintain Samsung's competitive position at the forefront of AI technological advancement### ### Research Oversight* Oversee multiple complex research projects from conception through publication, implementation, successful on-device deployment and commercialization* Ensure research quality, methodological rigor, and scientific excellence across all projects* Guide publication strategies for top-tier academic conferences while balancing open research with proprietary innovations* Drive intellectual property development and patent filing strategies* Evaluate emerging research directions and assess their potential impact on Samsung's technology portfolio### ### Team Management & Development* Recruit, hire, and develop world-class research talent across diverse technical disciplines* Provide technical mentorship, career development guidance, and performance management for team members* Manage resource allocation for research initiatives and infrastructure* Create a collaborative environment that encourages creativity, risk-taking, and breakthrough thinking* Build and maintain high-performing, inclusive research teams that deliver exceptional results**Education & Experience**### Education* PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or related technical field* 10+ years of post-PhD research experience with a strong publication record in top-tier venues as both main contributor and manager* Previous leadership experience of managing research teams of 10+ members (typically 5+ years in leadership roles)* Proven track record of successfully translating research innovations into real-world products, deployments, or measurable business impact* Experience with technology transfer and commercialization processes### ### Technical Expertise* Deep expertise in relevant areas of AI/ML, including at least some of large language models, multi-modal generative AI, speech and audio analysis, computer vision, mobile AI, or edge computing* Strong understanding of current research trends, emerging technologies, and their potential applications* Experience with large-scale distributed systems, model optimization, and practical deployment challenges* Knowledge of mobile and embedded systems constraints, particularly relevant to Samsung's device ecosystem* Familiarity with hardware-software co-design principles and on-device AI optimization* Experience with professional software development practices, and software project management in an industry setting.### Leadership & Communication Skills* Exceptional communication and presentation abilities for both technical and executive audiences* Extensive experience working with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and business development* Strategic thinking capabilities with proven ability to set long-term research vision and roadmaps* Ability to influence and drive consensus across organizations without direct authority* Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships across Samsung's global research and business units**Skills and Qualifications**Samsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a previous employer.\* Please visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location, at: . You can change Country/Language at the bottom of the page. If you are European Economic Resident, please click :