AI Research Scientist
PropioOverland Park, Kansas, United States
Posted November 3, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Propio Language Services delivers high‑quality interpretation, translation, and localization solutions, leveraging technology‑driven tools to connect people across languages. Recognized as a top three language service provider in the United States, Propio focuses on innovation, growth, and delivering exceptional communication experiences.
Job Description
Propio is seeking an AI Research Scientist to conduct groundbreaking research in machine learning and natural language technologies to drive innovation at Propio.
Requirements
- Conduct research in NLP, speech, and machine learning, with focus on translation, interpretation, bidirectional communication, and low-resource language challenges
- Develop and prototype novel architectures and algorithms for real-world applications in Propio's core domains
- Publish in top AI and NLP conferences and journals (NeurIPS, ACL, ICML, EMNLP, Interspeech)
- Collaborate with engineering teams to transition research into production systems, ensuring research advances translate to product improvements
- Advise leadership on emerging technologies, research trends, and their applicability to Propio's roadmap
- Mentor junior researchers and foster a strong internal research culture within the expanded team
- Identify and explore emerging challenges in speech-to-speech systems, multilingual interpretation, and agentic AI
