Data & AI Researcher

Our team is responsible for transforming vast amounts of enterprise data into meaningful intelligence that powers Island's products and customer experiences. We leverage cutting-edge AI technologies, large language models, and advanced research methodologies to solve complex information challenges, develop detection capabilities, and create data- and AI-driven features across the Island platform.

In this role, you will explore the rapidly evolving AI landscape, evaluate emerging technologies, and help shape how Island applies AI to real-world enterprise problems. You will work across the entire lifecycle of research initiatives - from identifying opportunities and defining approaches to validating solutions and driving them into production.

At Island, you'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies, influence product direction, and help define what AI-powered research looks like in the LLM era.

• →Conduct research projects using large language models and AI-powered workflows.
• →Design and improve detection methodologies across a wide range of enterprise data sources.
• →Investigate emerging AI capabilities and evaluate their applicability to real-world product challenges.
• →Develop datasets, taxonomies, and knowledge structures that power product features.
• →Lead features and initiatives from concept to production, driving execution across research, product, and engineering teams.
• →Own end-to-end processes, from problem definition and research design through implementation, validation, and ongoing improvement.
• →Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Security, and Design teams to bring research findings into production.
• →Continuously experiment with new tools, techniques, and models to improve research quality and efficiency.

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Curiosity and a passion for exploring complex information domains.
• Experience working with AI tools and large language models.
• Ability to evaluate information critically and distinguish signal from noise.
• Experience leading projects or features from ideation through delivery.
• Strong ownership and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives independently.
• Comfort working in fast-changing environments where technologies and best practices evolve rapidly.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present findings clearly.
• A builder's mindset and enthusiasm for turning ideas into practical solutions.

You can find information on how we process and protect your personal data in our Employee & Applicant Privacy Notice. For any privacy-related questions, contact us at privacy@island.io.