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Data Science Researcher – MLLMs

Hybrid

Paris, France

Full Time

05-05-2025

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Job Specifications

Data Science Researcher – MLLMs
France (Remote or Hybrid in Paris)
Competitive Salary

TECH STACK: Python, Deep Learning Frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow), LLMs, MLLMs, AWS, SQL

A fast-growing AI startup (Series B) in the retail industry is expanding its research capabilities and looking for an experienced Data Science Researcher to push the boundaries of Multimodal Large Language Models (MLLMs) and model reasoning. If you are passionate about LLMs for images (and videos as a plus) and want to work on cutting-edge AI research with real-world impact, this role is for you!

ABOUT THE ROLE
You will join a highly collaborative research and data science team (10+ people), working closely with the Head of Data and Chief Scientific Officer to explore and advance AI-driven capabilities. Your work will directly contribute to building next-generation AI models for real-world applications.

Your responsibilities will include:
Researching and developing new methodologies in MLLMs, model reasoning, and multimodal AI (image & video understanding)
Exploring advanced architectures to improve reasoning and interpretability of large-scale models
Running experiments, prototyping POCs, and pushing research into production
Staying at the cutting edge of AI by keeping up with recent papers, conferences, and best practices in deep learning and LLMs
Collaborating with engineers and data scientists to bring research breakthroughs into scalable AI products

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, Mathematics, or a related field
Strong programming skills in Python (PyTorch/TensorFlow experience preferred)
Deep understanding of LLMs, MLLMs, and reasoning models (image-focused, video experience is a plus)
Experience with data pipelines, model evaluation, and optimization
Fluent English
A startup mindset – adaptable, curious, and a great team player!

About the Company

Dataworks is a specialist recruitment business in the world of Data & AI. Our objective is to connect the sharpest minds with the most ambitious start-ups and exciting businesses in the world. Utilising the latest tools and technologies, we pride ourselves on offering a fully transparent and flexible recruitment service to our community. Dataworks, Building Teams with the power of data Know more