Research Scientist investigates training data interventions to improve deep learning model quality and behavior. Sources ideas from literature, conducts customer-grounded research, and collaborates with engineers to deliver impact. Requires 3+ years deep learning research and PyTorch proficiency.
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About the role
What You'll Work On
Source, vet, implement, and improve promising ideas from the deep learning literature and your own thinking.
Conduct research guided by concrete customer needs and product outcomes.
About You (Requirements)
3+ years of deep learning research experience
Strong fundamentals in deep learning
Practical experience and/or publications in one or more of: data pruning and curation, curriculum learning, synthetic data generation, dataset distillation, effects of training data on model behavior, embedding models and semantic search, training large vision (including video), language, or multimodal models, efficient ML
Enough software engineering and PyTorch experience to run large-scale experiments and build production prototypes
Demonstrated track record in deep learning research (papers, tools, or other artifacts)
Nice to Have
Experience with distributed data processing tools like Spark or Snowflake
Experience building and shipping ML products
Compensation
Base salary: $180,000 to $300,000
Significant equity
100% covered health benefits (medical, vision, dental)
401(k) with 4% company match
Unlimited PTO
Annual $2,000 wellness stipend
Annual $1,000 learning stipend
Daily lunches and snacks
Relocation assistance
Skills
PyTorchDeep LearningData PruningCurriculum LearningSynthetic Data GenerationDataset DistillationEmbedding ModelsSemantic SearchMultimodal ModelsSparkSnowflake
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