Join a community that is shaping the future of work! SHL — People Science. People Answers.
Are you passionate about building cutting-edge AI solutions that redefine how organizations assess, select, and develop talent?
Do you want to create scalable AI/ML products that empower global enterprises to unlock human potential?
If so, SHL invites you to join our innovative team as a Research Engineer!
At SHL, you’ll help transform the future of talent assessment by leveraging science-backed methodologies, advanced analytics, and AI-powered technologies. You’ll work closely with product, research, and engineering teams to conceptualize and deliver next-generation AI solutions for a global audience.
We offer an excellent benefits package and a culture rooted in continuous learning, collaboration, flexibility, and inclusivity. With major investments in innovation and AI at SHL, there’s truly no better time to be part of something transformational.
- Drive hands-on development and experimentation across AI/ML domains such as NLP, speech processing, deep learning, mathematical optimization, and computer vision
- Collaborate with product teams to conceptualize AI-led features and influence the product roadmap
- Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of ML models—from problem scoping, data collection & labeling, and model training to deployment and ongoing maintenance
- Work with ML engineers to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of AI solutions
- Mentor teammates on essential ML concepts (sampling, model selection, bias–variance, fairness, statistical validity, etc.)
- Explore creative ways to acquire, label, and validate data
- Identify opportunities for AI integration across HR and talent solutions
- Prepare technical documentation and contribute to customer-facing content
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI/ML and cultivate a learning-driven environment
- Collaborate on research manuscripts and publish in top ML conferences and journals
Essential:
- Strong understanding of machine learning theory, core concepts, and applied statistics
- Experience in at least one key AI domain: computer vision, NLP, or speech
- 0–1 years of academic or industry experience building AI/ML models
- Proficiency in Python and ability to rapidly prototype ideas
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced research and product environment
Desirable:
- Curiosity, creativity, and a passion for solving real-world problems with AI
- Openness to taking initiative and driving ideas with high ownership
- Interest in the HR technology or talent assessment industry
- Enthusiasm for writing and publishing research papers
- Build AI-driven products for a global audience
- High degree of ownership and freedom to experiment
- Opportunity to work across multiple ML modalities—speech, text, video, images, code, and more
- Chance to publish research and attend leading AI/ML conferences
Discover how this unique opportunity can accelerate your career and help shape the future of people science.
Apply now and connect with our knowledgeable and friendly Talent Acquisition team.
Choose a new path with SHL.
