Who are we?
Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We’re training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI.
We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. We like to work hard and move fast to do what’s best for our customers.
Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are passionate about their craft. Each person is one of the best in the world at what they do. We believe that a diverse range of perspectives is a requirement for building great products.
Join us on our mission and shape the future!
Why this role?
We are looking for world-class research scientists and research engineers to build cutting-edge multilingual AI to serve the world!
At Cohere, we care deeply about building technologies that are broadly accessible and useful, regardless of language. As a Member of Technical Staff on the Multilingual team, you'll be at the forefront of advancing language models that serve the world. You’ll push the boundaries of what's possible in natural language processing. This isn't just a technical role—it's an opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research that will define the next generation of AI.
About the role:
- Lead the design and implementation of scalable solutions to improve multilingual LLM performance across a wide variety of skills – if we need it to make a great multilingual model, you can build it!
- Is perfect for someone passionate about languages and AI, with a keen eye for detail and strong technical skills.
- Offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge language technology, making a global impact.
- Requires a self-starter who can work independently and deliver results efficiently.
- Publish research findings and contribute to academic discourse in top-tier venues
- Mentor junior team members and shape global best practices in multilingual AI / NLP
You may be a good fit if you have:
- PhD in Computer Science, Linguistics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proven track record in large-scale data processing and ML pipeline development
- Expert in Python and software engineering best practice
- Deep understanding of multilingual data challenges and NLP fundamentals
- Passion for advancing language technology and making global impact
- Strong publication record or demonstrated research potential
- Excellent communicator able to bridge technical and research communities
We're not just building AI—we're redefining what's possible with language technology. Ready to join a team that's literally changing how the world communicates? Apply now and help us build AI that speaks every language.
Please Note: We have offices in London, Paris, Toronto, and New York, but we also embrace being remote-friendly! Applicants for this role may work anywhere between UTC−06:00 and UTC+01:00.
If some of the above doesn’t line up perfectly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply!
We value and celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.
We may use AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applicants against the criteria for this position. This helps our recruiters identify potentially qualified candidates, but it doesn't limit the applications our recruiters may review or consider.
Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these Perks:
🤝 An open and inclusive culture and work environment
🧑💻 Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research
🍽 Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks
🦷 Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health
🐣 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months
🎨 Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement
🏙 Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend
✈️ 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)