Sr Tech Lead Manager - Applied Research

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Do you want to make a huge impact on a large e-commerce website? Are you interested in solving groundbreaking research problems while impacting all eBay e-commerce channels? Does working with Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, LLMs, and large-scale optimization excite you? If this sounds like you, the Core AI team at eBay is the right place for you! We are looking for a highly qualified research manager with a diverse set of backgrounds to join our team in Aachen, Germany.

About the team and the role :

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Tech Lead Manager Applied Research to join our dynamic Generative AI team. The ideal candidate will possess a great foundation in Natural Language Processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLMs) and Machine Learning. You will be responsible for leading and growing a dedicated team of applied researchers and engineers with diverse skills to advance new capabilities and product experiences. The successful candidate will have experience in setting success metrics for groundbreaking research and innovation, ensuring their continuous integration into products while fostering team growth. This role requires a solid technical foundation, hands-on experience, people leadership skills, teamwork, and communication abilities, and the drive to deliver these innovations to our customers in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What you will bring :

1. Advanced degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Linguistics, or a closely related field. A Ph.D. is preferred, and a Master's degree combined with significant research experience will also be considered.
2. Solid understanding of machine learning and NLP algorithms, neural model architecture, LLMs, training techniques, and building performant inference pipelines to solve complex problems.
3. Previous experience hiring, mentoring and developing elite researchers and engineers, guiding them in their development.
4. Tight-knit collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work efficiently in a multidisciplinary team and influence outcomes.
5. Analytical approach with excellent problem-solving abilities and a keen attention to detail.
6. 3+ years of experience mentoring and leading applied researchers in teams delivering product capabilities.
7. Track record shipping NLP products.
8. Experience in ecommerce is a strong plus.

What you will accomplish :

1. An opportunity to work on innovative research in NLP and deep learning, making significant contributions to the field and real-world applications.
2. A collaborative and encouraging work environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged.
3. Access to powerful resources and tools to support your research and development work.
4. A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and the professional growth of its members.
5. Competitive compensation and benefits package, tailored to attract the best talent in the field.

eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible.