Research Scientist at Cohere Labs

About Cohere

Cohere is a leading enterprise AI company that prioritizes security while developing advanced foundational AI models and comprehensive solutions aimed at solving practical business challenges. Our global team of researchers, engineers, and designers is committed to enhancing AI capabilities and delivering valuable innovations to our clients. With headquarters in Toronto and offices worldwide, we foster a collaborative international environment.

Introduction to Cohere Labs

Cohere Labs serves as the research division of Cohere, dedicated to advancing machine learning by exploring pioneering problems and creating new opportunities for innovation. We emphasize not only technical progress but also building inclusive communities that unite diverse experts to foster groundbreaking research and broaden participation in machine learning and NLP fields.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Research Scientist to lead an independent and high-impact research agenda on cutting-edge AI topics. This position offers autonomy to pose ambitious questions, investigate novel areas, and publish results transparently. Ideal candidates will focus on advancing science and examining the societal consequences of machine learning, while fostering mentorship and global collaboration.

Key Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent research experience with a strong publication record in machine learning, AI, statistics, or related domains.
• Expertise or strong interest in efficiency improvements, optimization methods, reasoning, multimodal learning, agent-based systems, or human-AI interaction.
• Solid foundation in machine learning and natural language processing, with practical experience conducting original research projects.
• Passion for interdisciplinary and international teamwork.
• Commitment to mentoring and supporting emerging researchers in the field.

Employee Benefits

• Weekly lunch stipend of $75 (or equivalent local currency).
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage, including dedicated mental health funds.
• Retirement savings plans such as RRSP matching, 401K, or pension schemes.
• Parental leave top-up providing 100% salary for up to six months per parent.
• Annual enrichment allowances covering arts, culture, wellness, and home office enhancement.
• Education stipend to attend conferences, courses, and coaching sessions.
• Generous vacation policy offering six weeks (30 days) of paid time off.
• Travel budget for remote employees to visit other offices and attend company-wide events.

Work Environment

• Remote-friendly workplace with physical offices in multiple major cities worldwide.
• Daily lunch programs, snacks, and community activities for office-based staff.
• Co-working benefits for remote employees seeking shared workspace facilities.
• $500 stipend to help employees optimize their home office setups.

Inclusion and Recruitment Policy

Cohere is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations during the hiring process are available upon request. The recruitment process may use AI-assisted tools to identify qualified candidates but does not limit consideration of applicants. Cohere does not charge for any part of the hiring process, and all legitimate positions are posted only on official channels.