Research Engineer, AI

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.

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We unlock the possibilities of businesses through the power of people, science and technology.

We started this industry of people insight more than 40 years ago and continue to lead the market with powerhouse product launches, ground-breaking science and business transformation.

When you inspire and transform people’s lives, you will experience the greatest business outcomes possible. SHL’s products insights, experiences, and services can help achieve growth at scale.

Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility are key threads in the fabric of SHL’s business and culture (find out more about DEI and accessibility at SHL )

Employee benefits package that takes care of you and your family.

Support, coaching, and on-the-job development to achieve career success

A fun and flexible workplace where you’ll be inspired to do your best work (find out more LifeAtSHL )

The ability to transform workplaces around the world for others.

SHL is an equal opportunity employer. We support and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. We can, and do make adjustments to make sure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible.