• Research, prototype, and implement AI solutions across multiple domains (text, image, 3D, and design tools)
  

• Read and analyze state-of-the-art papers, identifying techniques that can be applied to ZURU’s internal challenges
• Build and fine-tune models (transformers, LoRA, diffusion models) and experiment with new architectures
  

• Deep understanding of good practices on how to collect, clean, and prepare datasets, ensuring data quality and relevance
  

• Collaborate closely with the UX, OS, and frontend teams to turn AI capabilities into real user experiences
  

• Contribute to internal tools, pipelines, and libraries that make experimentation faster and more scalable
  

• Share knowledge with teammates, supporting internal training and fostering an “AI-first” culture
  

• 3–6 years of experience in AI or Machine Learning engineering, with practical projects to show (GitHub, research repos, demos, etc.)
• Solid knowledge of Python and knowledge of popular AI frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX)
  

• Understanding of transformer architectures, fine-tuning, LoRA, RLHF, and agentic systems
  

• Experience using or integrating modern AI tools (ComfyUI, Hugging Face, LangChain, OpenAI SDK)
  

• Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and the ability to move from idea to prototype quickly
  

• English proficiency (B2 or higher), comfortable working in a global, English-speaking environment
• Team-oriented mindset: collaborative, respectful, eager to learn from others as well as to teach to others
  

• Familiarity with model evaluation techniques
• Previous exposure to research-to-production pipelines (model deployment, benchmarking, monitoring)
  

• Some experience with C++, particularly for integrating AI modules into performance-critical environments
  

• Knowledge or previous work in Computer Vision
  

• You’re an AI enthusiast who loves exploring new models, frameworks, and ideas
• You understand both the science and the craft of AI — reading papers, experimenting, and building
  

• You see every model as a starting point, not a limit
• You thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional team and want your work to have tangible impact
  

• You believe in our motto: “AI is not the final destination, but a tool that empowers us to foresee possibilities and shape the future.”
  

PLACE OF WORK: Modena 

The research is addressed to both sexes (Legislative Decree No. 198/2006) and to people of all ages and all nationalities, under legislative decrees 215/03 and 216/03. Candidates interested and in possession of the requirements are invited to send their curriculum vitae, including the authorization to process personal data, under Legislative Decree 196/03 and to the art. 13 GDPR 679/16.