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Machine Learning Research Engineer, Agents - Enterprise GenAI

Develops and deploys state-of-the-art ML models and agents for enterprise GenAI using RL training and post-training algorithms. Requires 1-3 years LLM production experience, RLHF expertise, recent top publications, and advanced CS degree.

218k – 273k/yr
On-site1+ YOEAI Research

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Train state-of-the-art models (internal and community-developed) for enterprise deployment.
  • Research and integrate cutting-edge algorithms into the training stack.
  • Build agents using proprietary algorithms to optimize datasets, including tools, multi-agent systems, and complex rewards.

Requirements

  • 1-3 years building LLMs in production environments.
  • Experience with post-training methods (RLHF/RLVR, PPO/GRPO).
  • Publications in top conferences (NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML) within last 2 years.
  • PhD or Master's in Computer Science or related field.

Skills

LLMsRLHFRlvrPpoGrpoReinforcement LearningMulti-Agent SystemsAgent Rl TrainingPost-Training Algorithms

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