Principal Scientist, On-Device Personalization

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Samsung’s AI Center (AIC) located in Mountain View, California, is recruiting outstanding scientists for the Language and Personal Intelligence lab. Our goal is to perform research and development with direct impact on future Samsung products reaching hundreds of millions of users worldwide. We focus on pushing the state‑of‑the‑art and practice in natural language and knowledge intelligence.

We are looking for an experienced research leader to drive product‑focused research in On‑Device Personalization, leveraging LLMs and machine learning to shape next‑generation AI‑driven user experiences. This role will focus on ambient intelligence, ensuring seamless, adaptive, and privacy‑preserving personalization at the edge. You will craft the vision, lead innovation, and collaborate across research, engineering, and product teams to push the boundaries of AI‑driven user interaction.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead and define the vision for on‑device personalization and ambient intelligence, driving research that enables LLM‑powered, user‑centric experiences
• Spearhead research and development efforts in LLM‑driven personalization, context‑aware AI, and on‑device machine learning to enhance user experiences
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including product managers, research scientists, and platform engineers, to align cutting‑edge AI research with real‑world product applications
• Architect and optimize on‑device LLM models, ensuring efficient performance under computational constraints while maintaining personalization accuracy and privacy
• Translate research advancements into scalable, production‑ready AI solutions, integrating seamlessly with consumer applications and devices
• Build and mentor a high‑performing team of engineers and researchers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence
• Engage with the broader research community, contribute to publications, and drive thought leadership in on‑device AI, personalization, and ambient intelligence

Required Skills

Special Attributes

Base Pay Range : $224,200—$365,000 USD

Disclosure of Trade Secrets : 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 current or previous employer.

Essential Job Functions : This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Equal Employment Opportunity : At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities. Samsung Research America is committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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