3PILLAR GLOBAL Company

At 3Pillar, culture is more than a buzzword. The power of culture, teamwork, and open collaboration drive our commitment to building breakthrough software solutions that power digital businesses. Our passion for products has gained us recognition in some of software’s most innovative spaces, including a spot on the Inc. 5000 list ten times, an Institute of Excellence in Sales (IES) Premier Sales Employer winner, a three-time winner of the Washington Post Top Workplaces Award, and notable features in Forbes, Fortune, and the Washington Business Journal.

We work with clients to build incredible innovative products as their development partner whose solutions drive rapid revenue, market share, and customer growth for industry leaders in Software and SaaS, Media and Publishing, Information Services, and Retail. Our key differentiator is our Product Mindset and Lightwave Methodology. Our development teams focus on building for outcomes and all of our team members around the globe are trained on the Product Mindset’s core values – Minimize Time to Value, Solve for Need, and Excel at Change. Our teams apply this mindset to build digital products that are customer-facing and revenue-generating. Our business-minded approach to agile development ensures that we align to client goals from the earliest conceptual stages through market launch and beyond.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At 3Pillar, our core values – Intrinsic Dignity, Outsized Impact, Open Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement – drive our commitment to providing best in class product development services to high growth businesses across the globe. We’ve spent more than fifteen years building innovative software solutions. Our executive team has always held our values to the highest standard which has led to active participation on the Forbes Tech Council, a winner of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and a spot on the Washington Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business list.

Overview

The Principal AI/ML Research Engineer is a key technical leader responsible for driving pioneering research in advanced AI and machine learning methodologies.

Focused on strategic areas such as Digital Twins, agent orchestration, and ontology-driven data modeling, this role ensures that breakthrough research is rapidly transformed into scalable, client-ready accelerators.

In addition to deep technical contributions, the scientist plays an integral role in sales engagements and external thought leadership, helping to communicate and demonstrate the value of 3Pillar Global’s innovations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Advanced Research & Development:

Lead end-to-end research projects from conceptualization to prototype development, focusing on high-impact areas including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), self-improving AI models, and domain-specific accelerators.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, architecture, and delivery) to ensure that research findings are effectively transitioned into production-ready solutions.

Continuously monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to keep 3Pillar at the forefront of AI/ML innovation.

Sales Enablement & Client Engagement:

Active Participation in Sales Calls: Serve as a technical subject matter expert on sales calls, clearly articulating the business value and technical details of advanced AI/ML solutions to potential clients.

Creating Sales Decks: Develop compelling, data-driven sales presentations and technical collateral that highlight research breakthroughs, innovative methodologies, and demonstrable client outcomes.

Collaborate closely with the sales and marketing teams to translate complex technical concepts into accessible, business-oriented narratives.

External Representation & Thought Leadership:

Represent 3Pillar Global at industry conferences, webinars, and panel discussions, delivering presentations that showcase our pioneering work in AI/ML.

Publish research findings and white papers in industry journals and on public platforms to enhance the company’s reputation as a leader in AI innovation.

Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions, research organizations, and technology partners to foster collaboration and drive future innovation initiatives.

Mentorship & Collaboration:

Mentor junior researchers and contribute to a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture within the innovation team.

Work with cross-disciplinary teams to refine research approaches and ensure alignment with business priorities and client needs.

Project & Stakeholder Management:Manage multiple research projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.

Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership regarding the progress and impact of research initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master’s) in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field.

Extensive industry experience in AI research or a related role, with a proven track record of developing innovative, deployable AI/ML solutions.

Strong publication record and experience presenting at industry conferences.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible business language.

Demonstrated experience in consulting or client-facing roles is highly desirable.

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python (and relevant libraries/frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Scikit-learn).

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.

BENEFITS

At 3Pillar, we offer a world of opportunity:

Imagine a flexible work environment – whether it's the office, your home, or a blend of both. From interviews to onboarding, we embody a remote-first approach.

You will be part of a global team, learning from top talent around the world and across cultures, speaking English everyday. Our global workforce enables our team to leverage global resources to accomplish our work in efficient and effective teams.

We’re big on your well-being – as a company, we spend a whole trimester in our annual cycle focused on wellbeing. Whether it is taking advantage of fitness offerings, mental health plans (country-dependent), or simply leveraging generous time off, we want all of our team members operating at their best.

Our professional services model enables us to accelerate career growth and development opportunities - across projects, offerings, and industries.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It goes without saying that we live by values like Intrinsic Dignity and Open Collaboration to create cutting-edge technology AND reinforce our commitment to diversity - globally and locally.

Join us and be a part of a global tech community! 🌍💼 Check out our Linkedin site and Careers page to learn more about what it’s like to be part of our #oneteam!

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