ML - Researcher

Location Princeton, NJ Department Machine Learning Description The Machine Learning Department, NEC Laboratories America has openings for researchers with a passion for developing the next generation of machine intelligence. Expertise in machine learning with a proven track record of original research are prerequisites for this position. The Machine Learning Department has been at the forefront of research in such areas as deep learning, statistical learning, and machine reasoning for almost two decades. The research in our department has been published in premier venues and has won numerous awards, including the 2010 IEEE Neural Networks Pioneer Award, the 2012 IEEE Frank Rosenblatt Award, the 2012 Benjamin Franklin Medal, the 2013 NEC C&C Prize, ICML 2018 Test of Time Award, and NeurIPS 2018 Test of Time Award. Our recent work has been published at NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, KDD, ACL, RECOMB, Nature, Nature Genetics, Nature Machine Intelligence, and other top venues, and has garnered media coverage (Science News, Nature News, New York Times, MIT Technology Review). A lot of our research has been translated into NEC's businesses, leading to innovative products and services of NEC, such as semantic analysis of job applications and product reviews, accident prevention, anomaly detection, and digital pathology. Currently our department is tackling challenges in imparting abstract reasoning capabilities to machine learning and facilitating effective human-machine collaboration, and how these enable new applications in sustainable environment, smart manufacturing, safe cities, natural language processing, and personalized healthcare. Position Requirements PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, statistics, or equivalent Research experience in machine learning with strong publication record Strong algorithm and numeric computation background Programming experience in Python, C/C++, or other languages Experience with deep learning libraries and platforms a plus, e.g. PyTorch The anticipated base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $180,000/annually + bonus + benefits, depending upon the selected candidate's relevant experience and area of expertise. This role is eligible to participate in the Company's bonus/incentive program. NEC offers an extensive benefits program which includes Medical and Pharmacy Insurance, Dental and Vision Plans, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans, Salary Continuation and Voluntary Long-Term Disability Coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) with a 50% match up to 6% of employee contribution, Paid Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Continuing Education and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a collaborative, friendly and growth-oriented atmosphere that includes team events, such as onsite ping pong, basketball courts, billiards, volleyball tournaments, tennis/pickleball courts, complimentary snacks and beverages and monthly tea-time events. ABOUT NEC LABORATORIES AMERICA NEC Laboratories America, Inc. (NEC Labs) is the US-based research center for NEC Corporation's global network of corporate research laboratories with locations in Princeton, New Jersey, and San Jose, California. NEC Corporation is a leader in integrating IT and network technologies with more than 100 years of expertise in technological innovation to empower people, businesses, and society. We focus on technology research and early market penetration in five primary areas: Data Science & Systems Research, Integrated Systems, Machine Learning, Media Analytics, and Optical Networking & Sensing. Since our founding in 1988, NEC Labs America has strived to uncover essential knowledge and create innovative solutions for society in collaboration with industry, academia, and governments. NEC Laboratories America is committed to the maximum utilization of all human resources and the goal of Equal Employment Opportunity. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic characteristics, height, weight, arrest record pertaining to misdemeanors or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, or any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. EOE-Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This position is currently accepting applications.

Created: 2026-03-04