Senior Research Scientist

Posted:
8/4/2026, 2:45:32 PM

Location(s):
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ⋅ Karnataka, India

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
AI & Machine Learning

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$136k–$172k/yr

ZEISS in India

ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics.

ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS’ success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace. 

Further information at ZEISS India.

Job purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Research Scientist with 4–5 years of experience and a post doctoral fellowship in AI/ML to join our dynamic R&D team. The ideal candidate is passionate about applied machine learning, has strong algorithmic thinking, and possesses excellent communication skills. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge research and contribute to real-world applications.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize algorithms in AI/ML for real-world applications.
  • Conduct research and experiments to solve open-ended engineering problems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define problem statements and develop technical solutions.
  • Prototype, validate, and scale AI/ML models using Python and related frameworks.
  • Contribute to technical documentation, research papers, and presentations.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in machine learning and related fields.
  • Develop and enhance rendering techniques to produce photorealistic images and animations, utilizing advanced shading, lighting, and texturing methods

Qualifications

  • 4–5 years of hands-on experience in AI/ML, data science, or related areas. Deep learning, machine learning, recurrent learning, 3D CNNs, foundation models (good to have)
  • Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
  • Optimization and pruning of AI algorithms
  • Data curation, processing, and management
  • Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software development fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of Git
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Proven academic excellence.

Educational Requirements

Completed Ph.D. program in one of the following disciplines with post doctoral experience in  reputed research institutes

  • Medical Electronics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
  • Electronics or Electrical Engineering
  • Information Science
  • Related engineering fields

Preferred Exposure

  • Experience with research publication, internships, or projects in AI/ML.
  • Exposure to domain-specific AI applications (e.g., healthcare, signal/image processing, embedded AI).
  • Familiarity with scientific computing tools and environments.

Other Attributes

  • Opportunity to work on state-of-the-art AI technologies.
  • Collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment.
  • Mentorship and guidance from experienced researchers.
  • Flexibility for publishing and attending conferences (as applicable).

Job purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Research Scientist with 4–5 years of experience and a post doctoral fellowship in AI/ML to join our dynamic R&D team. The ideal candidate is passionate about applied machine learning, has strong algorithmic thinking, and possesses excellent communication skills. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge research and contribute to real-world applications.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize algorithms in AI/ML for real-world applications.
  • Conduct research and experiments to solve open-ended engineering problems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define problem statements and develop technical solutions.
  • Prototype, validate, and scale AI/ML models using Python and related frameworks.
  • Contribute to technical documentation, research papers, and presentations.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in machine learning and related fields.
  • Develop and enhance rendering techniques to produce photorealistic images and animations, utilizing advanced shading, lighting, and texturing methods

Qualifications

  • 4–5 years of hands-on experience in AI/ML, data science, or related areas. Deep learning, machine learning, recurrent learning, 3D CNNs, foundation models (good to have)
  • Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
  • Optimization and pruning of AI algorithms
  • Data curation, processing, and management
  • Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software development fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of Git
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Proven academic excellence.

Educational Requirements

Completed Ph.D. program in one of the following disciplines with post doctoral experience in  reputed research institutes

  • Medical Electronics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
  • Electronics or Electrical Engineering
  • Information Science
  • Related engineering fields

Preferred Exposure

  • Experience with research publication, internships, or projects in AI/ML.
  • Exposure to domain-specific AI applications (e.g., healthcare, signal/image processing, embedded AI).
  • Familiarity with scientific computing tools and environments.

Other Attributes

  • Opportunity to work on state-of-the-art AI technologies.
  • Collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment.
  • Mentorship and guidance from experienced researchers.
  • Flexibility for publishing and attending conferences (as applicable).

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Saptarshi Chowdhury

ZEISS

Website: https://www.zeiss.com/

Headquarter Location: Oberkochen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1846

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Hardware ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Photography

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