ML Engineer – Research Operations and Experimentation

Helm.ai; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan management

Free lunch and fully-stocked kitchen

Monthly wellness stipend

Office set up allowance

Company retreats

Job summary

Helm.ai is seeking a research operations professional to collaborate with researchers and manage a broad set of experiments using existing infrastructure. You will apply standard techniques to diverse technical problems, communicate status clearly, and help drive improvements.

The role requires strong Python skills, comfort in a fast-paced setting, and the ability to translate complex concepts for multiple audiences. Equity or bonus potential may accompany base compensation as Helm.ai scales.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting research papers and implementing techniques.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and manage multiple experiments.

Responsibilities

• Characterize neural network quality, failure modes, and edge cases based on research data.
• Coordinate with researchers and accurately convey status of experiments.
• Manage a large number of concurrent experiments and make accurate time estimates with respect to deadlines.
• Review experimental results and suggest theoretical or process improvements for future iterations.
• Write technical reports indicating qualitative and quantitative results to external parties.

Skills

Python proficiency

Strong communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field

Job description

You will collaborate with researchers to perform research operations using existing infrastructure. You will use your judgment in complex scenarios and help apply standard techniques to a wide variety of technical problems. Specifically, you will:

• Characterize neural network quality, failure modes, and edge cases based on research data

• Maintain awareness of current trends in relevant areas of research and technology

• Coordinate with researchers and accurately convey status of experiments

• Manage a large number of concurrent experiments and make accurate time estimates with respect to deadlines

• Review experimental results and suggest theoretical or process improvements for future iterations

• Write technical reports indicating qualitative and quantitative results to external parties

You have:

• A sense of practical optimism: not all experiments are successful, but the ones that are more than make up for it!

• Proficiency in Python

• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to colleagues and a variety of audience

• Introspection, thoughtfulness, and detail-orientation

The following are a plus, but not required:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field and/or 5+ years of experience in a directly related field

• Experience reading research papers and implementing the techniques therein

• Computer vision and deep learning experience

The pay range for this position is estimated to fall in the base range of approximately $150,000 and $250,000. Base compensation for this position will vary based on location, qualifications, and relevant experience. The offered base salary may be above or below this range and compensation for the position may include additional compensation in the form of equity or a bonus/commission.

We offer:

• Competitive health insurance options

• 401K plan management

• Free lunch and fully-stocked kitchen in our South Bay office

• Additional perks: monthly wellness stipend, office set up allowance, company retreats, and more to come as we scale

• The opportunity to work on one of the most interesting, impactful problems of the decade

Helm.ai is proud to be an equal opportunity employer building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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