A company is looking for a Principal Scientist to lead AI/ML research initiatives and drive innovation in specialized domains.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine research strategy and lead high-impact AI/ML initiatives across multiple product featuresEstablish best practices and technical vision while mentoring scientists and engaging stakeholdersDevelop a deep understanding of customer problems and the data that informs themRequired QualificationsPhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field with equivalent industry experience8+ years of hands-on experience in building production IR, NLP, ML, or GenAI systemsDemonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver AI capabilitiesDeep expertise in RAG architectures, agentic frameworks, and evaluation methodologiesSignificant experience developing novel methods for complex professional domains such as medical, tax, or law