Principal AI Scientist
GoDaddySeattle, Washington, United States
Posted January 12, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing the help and tools to succeed online, making opportunity more inclusive for all.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced AI/ML Scientist to lead research and development in Agentic AI systems and Reinforcement Learning (RL). This role focuses on designing intelligent agents capable of autonomous decision-making, planning, and reasoning in complex environments.
Requirements
- Strong background in both machine learning/NLP and software development with hands-on Deep Neural Network experience.
- Proven expertise in Reinforcement Learning algorithms and autonomous agent design.
- Advanced algorithm design and programming skills in low-level languages (C++/Java) and scripting languages (Python/R/Scala).
- Experience working with live data including data cleaning, visualization, and modeling.
- Experience with distributed computing frameworks (Hadoop/Spark).
- Track record of solving meaningful real-world problems using principled ML techniques.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes)
- Bonus/incentive eligibility
- Equity grants
- Participation in our employee stock purchase plan
- Competitive health benefits
- Parental leave
