Key Responsibilities
- Design, prototype, and implement Generative AI systems (text, image, 3D, and multimodal) that enhance ZURU’s internal tools and workflows.
- Experiment with LLMs, LoRA, diffusion, and agentic systems, adapting open-source and proprietary models for practical use.
- Translate research papers and emerging techniques into working demos with measurable impact.
- Collaborate with UX, OS, and frontend teams to bring your models to life inside real products.
- Build and maintain internal tools, datasets, and pipelines that accelerate experimentation.
- Occasionally support broader ML or Computer Vision initiatives.
- Share learnings and foster an AI-first culture through internal sessions, docs, and experiments.
Requirements
- 3–6 years of experience in AI engineering, with proven hands-on work in Generative AI over the past couple of years (text, image, or multimodal).
- Strong Python skills and experience with frameworks such as PyTorch, Hugging Face, or ComfyUI.
- Solid understanding of transformer architectures, fine-tuning, LoRA, and model adaptation.
- Familiarity with LangChain, OpenAI SDK, or similar orchestration frameworks.
- Ability to quickly move from concept to prototype, iterating fast and documenting results clearly.
- English proficiency (B2 or higher) and comfort working in a global, English-speaking environment.
- Collaborative mindset — curious, humble, and eager to learn and teach within a tight-knit team.
Nice to Have
- Exposure to model evaluation and benchmarking practices.
- Experience bridging research to production (deployment, monitoring, or scaling pipelines).
- Some C++ familiarity for integrating AI into high-performance applications.
- Background or interest in ML or Computer Vision
Who You Are
- 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.”
Top Skills
What We Do
ZURU is on a quest to reimagine tomorrow from A to Z. Founded in 2003, ZURU Group has rapidly grown and now spans three core divisions—ZURU Toys, ZURU Edge (consumer goods) and ZURU Tech (construction). Known for its cutting-edge software and world-leading automation and manufacturing systems, ZURU has over 5,000 team members in over 30 global locations, making it perfectly placed to continue building its reputation as one of the fastest-growing and most disruptive companies in the world. ZURU TOYS ZURU Toys is one of the largest toy companies in the world, known for its innovation, creativity and disruption through automation. Inspired by kids and imaginative play, ZURU Toys distributes to all major retailers in over 120 countries and has delighted millions of families all over the world with brands such as Bunch O Balloons™, X-Shot™, Rainbocorns™, Robo Alive™, Smashers™, 5 Surprise™, and Pets Alive™ and partnerships with entertainment properties, including Nickelodeon, Disney, Universal Studios and DreamWorks. ZURU EDGE ZURU Edge is disrupting stale consumer goods categories and building new generation brands to better serve modern consumers. Arguably the fastest-growing consumer goods company in the world today, ZURU Edge has a key focus on building tomorrow’s brands across five key verticals—Pet Care, Baby Care, Personal Care & Beauty, Home Care and Health & Wellness. ZURU TECH ZURU Tech is revolutionizing the way the world builds to bring greater flexibility, speed, affordability, quality and sustainability to the construction industry. Ten years in the making, ZURU Tech has reinvented every aspect of the construction process, developing the world’s first BIM software that directly connects to fully automated production. Get to know us a little better by checking out our company Instagram @lifeatzuru
