Junior Researcher

About Cynapse

Cynapse is a leading AI-driven company specializing in enterprise-grade Video Intelligence Solutions, tailored to meet the unique challenges of various industries. Our vertical-specific solutions empower organizations to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and security in complex environments such as roads, seaports, airports, and cities. By combining advanced Vision AI with Generative AI, we continually push the boundaries of video analytics, delivering insights and automation that transform operations.

Led by a global team with a proven track record of scaling startups into market leaders, we foster innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives. Headquartered in Singapore, Cynapse serves clients worldwide, redefining what's possible with video intelligence.

Job Description

We are looking for a Junior Researcher to join our growing AI Research Team and work closely with the Research Lead. The ideal candidate is passionate about AI and has a strong foundation in Machine Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLM), and Vision-Language Models (VLM). This role offers an exciting opportunity to learn from experienced researchers, contribute to cutting-edge AI research, and help drive innovation in our enterprise-grade video intelligence solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Research Lead and team in developing and testing Generative AI models, LLM, and VLM.
• Conduct research, literature reviews, and experiments on Generative AI, LLM, and computer vision topics.
• Support the implementation and evaluation of AI prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions.
• Work with datasets for image processing, text analysis, and multimodal model training.
• Contribute to data collection, preprocessing, and preparation for research experiments.
• Analyze and document research results, preparing technical reports and presentations.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI, Generative AI, LLM, and VLM.
• Collaborate with the engineering and product teams to bridge research outcomes into production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Machine Learning and AI fundamentals.
• Basic experience with Generative AI models (e.g., GANs, Diffusion Models, Transformers).
• Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLM) and Vision-Language Models (VLM) concepts.
• Experience with Python programming and frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Understanding of image processing techniques and AI datasets.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct experiments and evaluate results.
• Familiarity with version control tools like Git is a plus.

Personal Competencies

• Passionate about AI research and eager to learn new technologies.
• Curious, motivated, and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• A strong team player with excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced research environment.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and professional development opportunities.
• Unique opportunity to work with a talented research team and learn cutting-edge AI technologies.
• Informal and exciting work environment with flexible working hours.
• Health insurance coverage and mentorship from experienced researchers.

Location: Due to the nature of the role, this position is open only to candidates based in Singapore.

Join Cynapse and take the first step in your journey to contributing to Generative AI, LLM, and Vision-Language Models research that transforms enterprise solutions!