AI & Frontier Model Scientist - Phd Fresh Graduate

FourKites, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding for recent PhD graduates

Access to significant computing resources

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Support for professional development

Job summary

FourKites, Inc. is seeking an AI Frontier Model Scientist to apply advanced research techniques in a practical setting. This entry-level position is ideal for recent PhD graduates and focuses on improving OCR systems and large language models. You'll work on innovative AI solutions that impact real-world applications and collaborate with top experts in the field.

Qualifications

• PhD completed within the last year.
• Strong understanding of transformer-based models.
• Demonstrated ability to implement research into code.

Responsibilities

• Lead research initiatives to improve OCR accuracy.
• Train and fine-tune LLMs with domain-specific data.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate AI into systems.

Skills

Deep learning architectures

OCR systems

Python

Problem-solving

Education

PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or AI

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

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We are seeking a talented AI Frontier Model Scientist who has recently completed their PhD to join our cutting-edge team. This position is specifically designed for fresh PhD graduates looking to apply their research expertise in a dynamic industry setting. In this role, you'll tackle complex challenges in large language models (LLMs), optical character recognition (OCR), and model scaling. You'll be at the forefront of developing and optimizing AI systems that push the boundaries of what's possible in machine learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead research initiatives to improve OCR accuracy across diverse document types and languages
• Train and fine-tune LLMs using domain-specific data to enhance performance in specialized contexts
• Develop techniques to scale LLMs efficiently for high-volume production environments
• Design and implement novel approaches to model optimization and evaluation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into production systems
• Stay current with the latest research and incorporate state-of-the-art techniques
• Document methodologies, experiments, and findings for both technical and non-technical audiences

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or a related field (completed within the last year)
• Strong understanding of deep learning architectures, particularly transformer-based models
• Experience with OCR systems and techniques for improving text recognition accuracy
• Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX)
• Demonstrated ability to implement and adapt research papers into working code
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to experimentation
• Strong communication skills to explain complex technical concepts clearly

Preferred Qualifications

• Research focus during PhD in areas relevant to our work (NLP, computer vision, multimodal learning)
• Familiarity with distributed training systems for large-scale models
• Experience with model quantization, pruning, and other efficiency techniques
• Understanding of evaluation methodologies for assessing model performance
• Knowledge of MLOps practices and tools for model deployment
• Publications at top-tier ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, CVPR, etc.)

What We Offer

• Ideal transition from academic research to industry application
• Structured onboarding program designed specifically for recent PhD graduates
• Opportunity to work on frontier AI models with real-world impact
• Access to significant computing resources for ambitious research
• Collaborative environment with other top AI researchers and engineers
• Flexible work arrangements and competitive compensation
• Support for continued professional development and conference attendance
• Clear path for growth into senior technical or leadership roles

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research and Engineering

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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