Scientifique-chercheur en IA Appliquée / Applied AI Research Scientist
Location : Montreal, Canada
Thales is a global leader in aerospace, transportation, defence, security and digital security. In all of these sectors, our architects design innovative solutions that make tomorrow possible today. Montreal is a world‑leading AI hub and home to Thales’ new Centre of Research & Technology in Artificial Intelligence Expertise (cortAIx), in partnership with IVADO and the Vector Institute. The person hired will join this hybrid role in Montreal, working with teams across the organization to develop AI solutions that are secure, robust, trustworthy and certifiable for critical systems.
Résumé du poste
Vous serez un chercheur talentueux à la recherche de résoudre des problèmes complexes de recherche et de les appliquer à des projets d’apprentissage automatique pour des systèmes critiques. Vous développerez des solutions de pointe intégrant des capacités d’apprentissage machine sûres, fiables et certifiables. Le même rôle est décrit en anglais dans la section suivante.
You will be a talented researcher seeking to solve complex research problems and apply them to machine‑learning projects for critical systems. You will develop cutting‑edge solutions incorporating safe, robust, trustworthy and certifiable machine‑learning capabilities.
Responsabilités clés
- Conduct research in computer vision, with a focus on image / video processing, deep‑learning models, and algorithm development.
- Develop, implement and optimize state‑of‑the‑art computer‑vision models for tasks such as object detection, segmentation, recognition and tracking.
- Conduct pioneering research in frugal learning methods (e.g., few‑shot and zero‑shot learning) to efficiently learn from limited data while ensuring generalization and accuracy.
- Validate and verify the robustness of machine‑learning models for real‑world applications, including experimentation and data analysis.
- Work with cross‑functional engineering teams to translate research breakthroughs into deployable prototypes and production‑ready systems.
- Support deployment of trustworthy and certifiable AI models in critical systems, addressing safety, reliability and compliance.
- Publish research findings at top‑tier conferences and journals and contribute to patent filings.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, learning new tools and techniques as needed.
- Collaborate with academic or research organizations (e.g., NSERC, MITACS) and industrial partners, shaping effective research roadmaps.
Qualifications minimales
Doctorate or master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or a related field with a focus on computer vision, machine learning or artificial intelligence.Strong theoretical knowledge of machine‑learning fundamentals, supervised / non‑supervised learning, self‑supervised learning, and few‑shot learning.Experience developing and deploying computer‑vision algorithms in academic or industrial settings.Proficiency in understanding various image‑sensing modalities (RGB, radar, infrared, LIDAR, hyperspectral, multispectral, RGB‑D, thermal, ultrasonic, sonar, structured light).In‑depth knowledge of deep‑learning architectures for computer vision (CNNs, Transformers, foundation models) and related techniques.Experience designing experiments, refining models, optimizing, and analyzing data.Strong programming skills in Python and C++ and experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit‑learn and OpenCV.Excellent communication, problem‑solving, teamwork and written / verbal communication skills.Fluency in English; French is a plus.Qualifications souhaitées
2–5 years of research experience in robotics, autonomous vehicles or related fields.Track record of research publications in top AI and computer‑vision conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICCV, ECCV, CVPR, AAAI, PAMI).Proven expertise in developing and implementing detection and segmentation algorithms for radar images.Fluency in French (spoken and written).Exigences particulières du poste
Schedule : regular working schedule.Physical environment : mostly behind a desk (office or remote) with occasional field work in outdoor environments.Travel : occasional travel for field trials, conferences and meetings with colleagues worldwide (e.g., Europe).Rémunération
Target total cash : 91,737.47 – 167,298.57 CAD per year.
Avantages
Health and dental coverage, HSA, life, short‑term disability, travel insurance and well‑being program.Retirement savings plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with employer contribution and no vesting period.Paid holidays, vacation days and sick leave.Employee discounts on insurance (home and auto).Égalité des chances
Thales is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process and treat accommodation information confidentially.
Restrictions d’accès technique
This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and / or U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Candidates must be eligible to obtain such access.
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