Applied Research Scientist / Engineer
Work as a fullstack applied researcher adapting multimodal video foundation models for production. Focus on controllability, personalization, and end-user quality using SFT, RL, and data-driven refinement.
Senior Research Scientist
Leads end-to-end research initiatives in machine learning and large language models for conversational AI in housing and healthcare. Requires PhD in relevant field plus 5+ years post-PhD experience, strong ML expertise, and Python proficiency.
200k – 320kNew York, NYAI ResearchOnsite5+ YOE
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Identify open questions in tenant engagement, conversational AI, and LLM safety; turn them into road-mapped projects
- Design experiments, build prototypes, run large-scale evaluations, and drive the project through to production launch
- Coach junior scientists, review code, and raise the technical bar across the team
- Partner with engineering, product, and GTM to translate research outcomes into customer-visible features
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, Computer Science, or a related field
- Five years of post-PhD experience (either industry or academia)
- Strong preference for candidates with an established academic record
- Strong foundation in machine learning algorithms, statistical analysis, and data modeling
- Proven track record of developing and implementing machine learning models, preferably in an academic or research setting
- Demonstrated ability to apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to real-world challenges
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or similar, with experience in machine learning libraries and frameworks
Compensation
Salary range: $200,000 - $320,000 base, plus equity and comprehensive benefits.
Skills
Machine LearningLLMsPythonRStatistical AnalysisData ModelingLlm SafetyConversational AI
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