Keywords Studios

Senior Research Associate - AI

San Francisco, California, United States

$56,160 – $73,680Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Research & DevelopmentIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $27 - $35 /hr DOE & location

The Senior Research Associate is focused on the delivery of projects/tasks, driven by KPIs, while managing the performance of the team whose primary function is to train an AI engine. You will be working on training AI to interact with humans in entirely new ways, and you’ll be responsible for helping the AI learn how to best collaborate with humans by interacting with a variety of software tools. As part of this role, you will leverage your skills and background to establish processes, and manage, train and mentor junior team members. You will own a specific area, and be accountable for deliverables, quality, and overall processes for the area.

Requirements

  • Technical aptitude or experience working with AI
  • Leadership experience and Performance Management experience, leading or training others
  • Experience managing KPIs
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong Organization skills
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong Analytical skills
  • Process Improvement experience
  • Strong aptitude of working with Google sheets, Zoom, and Slack
  • A stable internet connection with a download speed of 50-100 Mbps and an upload speed of at least 10 Mbps
  • Exemplify the quality of having a "Proactive Approach," attitude which includes a high level of accountability, transparency, and teamwork first & foremost
  • Ability to learn on the job

Desirable

  • A completed college degree in Computer Science, Math, Statistics, or Cognitive Science

Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Lead and Manage team members in execution of projects/tasks
  • Setting of targets for the team (KPIs) for projects
  • Monitoring of progress against KPIs
  • Attending daily stand-ups with Client
  • Trouble-shooting (reproducing) errors and answering questions for the Team
  • Performing Quality Audits
  • Contributing to the Completion of the Daily and Weekly Reports
  • Develop, and implement new processes within identified areas of ownership
  • Train junior team members on processes and best practices
  • Own deliverables ensuring tasks are completed on time with quality for area of ownership, including team members contributing within that area of ownership
  • Think strategically about end-to-end processes and how to improve them
  • Identification of risks in processes and recommend solutions or alternatives to mitigate
  • Learn new software programs on the job

Company Information

  • Work Location: USA Remote (Prefer PST Time Zone)
  • Job Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Benefits: Keywords provides a competitive compensation package, good benefits and a casual, fun, productive and supportive working environment. We empower people to perform to the best of their ability with our “can do” attitude. We appreciate and embrace flexibility and learn at every opportunity to grow ourselves through experience, training and tackling new challenges. This is what makes us Keywordians.

Skills

AI
Leadership
Performance Management
KPI Management
Troubleshooting
Quality Audits
Process Development
Mentoring
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Software Proficiency

Keywords Studios

Comprehensive service provider for video games

About Keywords Studios

Keywords Studios provides a wide range of services for the video games industry, supporting the entire lifecycle of game development. Their offerings include game-ready art, marketing, game development, functional and localization testing, text and audio localization, casting, audio post-production, community management, player support, and content moderation. The company utilizes proprietary technology to enhance its end-to-end platform, allowing clients to effectively bring their game concepts to life. Unlike many competitors, Keywords Studios focuses on delivering customized solutions that cater to the specific needs and budgets of their clients. The goal of Keywords Studios is to assist game developers and publishers in creating engaging digital content that entertains, connects, and educates players.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$487.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Entertainment, GamingIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition may impact Keywords Studios' market share in the gaming industry.
Integration of acquired companies could pose operational challenges and affect service quality.
Reliance on major clients like Microsoft may lead to revenue volatility.

Differentiation

Keywords Studios offers end-to-end services for the entire game development lifecycle.
The company has a global presence with over 13,000 professionals in 25+ countries.
Proprietary technology enhances Keywords Studios' platform for digital content creation.

Upsides

Acquisition of Certain Affinity expands Keywords Studios' AAA game development capabilities.
Integration with Microsoft's Community Sift boosts AI-enabled content moderation services.
Private equity interest indicates strong market confidence and strategic growth potential.

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