AI & ML Researchers

About the position At ModMed, we’re not just building software—we’re reimagining the healthcare experience. Founded in 2010 by a practicing physician and a successful tech entrepreneur, we took a radically different approach: we hired doctors and taught them how to code. This "for doctors, by doctors" philosophy has allowed us to create an AI-enabled, specialty-specific cloud platform that places patients at the center of care. A Culture of Excellence When you join ModMed, you’re joining an award-winning team recognized for innovation and employee satisfaction. From our global headquarters in Boca Raton Florida, and extensive employee base in Hyderabad India, we are a team of 4,500+ passionate problem-solvers on a mission to increase medical practice success and improve patient outcomes: Consistently ranked as a Top Place to Work 2025 Globee Business Awards: Gold Globee for “Technology Team of the Year” 2025 Black Book Awards: Ranked #1 EHR in 11 Specialties Florida Venture Forum: Venture-Backed Company of the Year We are growing fast, thinking big, and we are just getting started. Ready to modernize medicine with us? Job Description Summary: We are seeking AI/ML Researchers to drive innovation in large language models (LLMs), AI agents, and advanced machine learning systems. This role is ideal for hands-on researchers with a strong academic background, demonstrated publications, and practical experience translating cutting-edge AI techniques into real-world applications. You will work at the intersection of research and product, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy next-generation AI solutions that create measurable business impact. Responsibilities • Conduct research in large language models, generative AI, reinforcement learning, and AI agents, with a focus on advancing state-of-the-art capabilities. • Design and implement new algorithms and architectures for LLM fine-tuning, adaptation, and multi-agent collaboration. • Translate business problems into research-driven AI solutions, working closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation. • Build and evaluate models using techniques such as deep learning, natural language processing, generative modeling, reinforcement learning, and multi-modal learning. • Own the end-to-end lifecycle of research-driven ML projects, from exploration and prototyping to production deployment and monitoring. • Publish findings in top-tier conferences and journals, contributing to the broader AI research community. • Collaborate with product managers, data engineers, and software engineers to bring research ideas into scalable, production-grade systems. • Partner with data engineering teams to ensure robust pipelines and infrastructure for training, experimentation, and deployment. • For senior/lead level, mentor junior researchers and data scientists, fostering a culture of innovation and scientific rigor. Requirements • PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field. • Proven track record of research excellence demonstrated by publications in top ML/AI conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, CVPR, AAAI, KDD) or journals. • Experience in machine learning or AI research, with applied experience in LLMs, generative AI, or AI agents. • Strong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow. • Hands-on experience with MLOps tools and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). • Expertise in at least one of the following areas: Large Language Models (pretraining, fine-tuning, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation) Autonomous AI Agents and multi-agent systems Generative AI (text, vision, speech, or multimodal) Reinforcement learning and decision-making systems • Familiarity with distributed data systems, high-performance computing, and GPU/TPU-based model training. • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present research findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Benefits • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a company Health Savings Account contribution • 401(k): ModMed provides a matching contribution each payday of 50% of your contribution deferred on up to 6% of your compensation. After one year of employment with ModMed, 100% of any matching contribution you receive is yours to keep. • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave programs • Company paid Life and Disability benefits • Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Programs • Company-sponsored Business Resource & Special Interest Groups that provide engaged and supportive communities within ModMed • Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement programs and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning • Global presence and in-person collaboration opportunities; dog-friendly HQ (US) • Hybrid office-based roles and remote availability for some roles • Weekly catered breakfast and lunch, treadmill workstations, Zen, and wellness rooms within our BRIC headquarters. Apply tot his job