Google DeepMind · Montreal

Research Scientist, AI-powered Scientific Discovery

2/25/2026

Description

Research Scientists at Google DeepMind lead our efforts in developing novel algorithmic architecture towards the end goal of solving and building Artificial General Intelligence.

In this role, responsibilities will include making key contributions into the latest research developed in Google DeepMind Scientific Discovery effort, such as:

Key responsibilities

  • Design, implement and evaluate models, agents and software prototypes of large foundational models.
  • Push the boundary of state of the art RL methods and machine learning optimization methods to build autonomous scientific discovery systems. 
  • Report and present research findings and developments including status and results clearly and efficiently both internally and externally, verbally and in writing.
  • Suggest and engage in team collaborations to meet ambitious research goals.
  • Work with external collaborators and maintain relationships with relevant research labs and key individuals as appropriate.
  • Work in collaboration with our Responsible AI teams to ensure our advances in intelligence are developed ethically and provide broad benefits to humanity.

Qualifications

  • PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
  • Strong publication record in top-tier machine learning conferences or journals.
  • Solid understanding of deep learning, natural language processing, and/or reinforcement learning.
  • Experience with Large Language Models, preferably in the context of code synthesis.
  • Experience with relevant ML frameworks such as JAX, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
  • A real passion for AI!

Application

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