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Scale AIScale AISan Francisco, CA

Manager, Research Scientist

Lead a team of research scientists and engineers on GenAI initiatives including evaluation, post-training, agents, and RL. Define multi-year research roadmaps, drive execution from prototype to deployment, publish at top venues, and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. Requires 5+ years research experience, strong publication record, and management background (PhD preferred).

290k – 363k/yr
On-site7+ YOEAI Research

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor and grow a team of research scientists and engineers working on GenAI research initiatives (e.g., evaluation, post-training, agents, RL environments).
  • Define and drive a multi-year research roadmap: identify key scientific questions, set milestones, allocate resources, and ensure rigorous execution.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, client-facing teams and external academic or industry partners to translate research into components, insights, and actionable outcomes.
  • Communicate compellingly: publish research, present at conferences, engage in open-source contributions, and represent the team externally.
  • Drive an inclusive, high-performing culture: help your team through technical challenges, provide growth opportunities, and attract top talent.
  • Stay deeply connected to the research community, understanding major trends, and helping set them.
  • Thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced startup environment and are ready to dedicate the time and effort needed to drive impactful results.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on research experience (PhD or equivalent preferred) in machine learning, deep learning, generative models, agent/RL systems or related domains.
  • A strong track record of research excellence, including publications in top-tier ML/AI venues (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, etc.).
  • Experience and track record in landing major research impacts in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience leading or managing research teams. You’re excited to mentor, coach and develop talent.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You are able to articulate research ideas and outcomes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice-to-Haves

  • PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.

Skills

Machine LearningDeep Learninggenerative modelsReinforcement Learningagentsresearch leadershipTeam Managementpublicationsneuripsicmliclracl

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