Senior Research Scientist, Cohere Labs

About the role

As a Senior Research Scientist at Cohere Labs, you’ll drive an independent, high-impact research agenda on frontier topics in AI. You’ll have the freedom to ask ambitious questions, explore the unknown, and publish your findings openly. We’re particularly excited by work that not only advances science, but also engages with the societal implications of machine learning.

This role is for someone who thrives at the intersection of leading and learning: advancing frontier research with global collaborations, guiding new researchers, and opening doors for broader participation in ML research.

You may be a fit if you

• Have a PhD (or equivalent research experience) with a strong track record of publications in ML, AI, statistics, or related fields.
• Bring expertise or deep curiosity in areas such as: efficiency, optimization, reasoning, multimodality, agentic systems, human–AI collaboration.
• Have solid machine learning and NLP fundamentals, with experience in shaping and executing original research.
• Enjoy collaborating across disciplines and geographies.
• Care about mentoring and supporting the next generation of researchers.

At Cohere Labs, we don’t just work on today’s problems — we’re building foundations for the future of AI research. If you want to explore big questions, collaborate widely, and make lasting contributions, we’d love to hear from you.

If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply

We 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.

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