Research Scientist

Snorkel AI; United States; Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Snorkel AI is hiring for a role focused on designing and implementing innovative AI techniques for data development. Responsibilities include prototyping end-to-end workflows and collaborating with researchers and partners. Ideal candidates possess strong expertise in AI, NLP, LLMs, and Python, along with an ability to thrive in fast-paced, iterative environments. The salary range is $200,000 to $275,000 based on experience and performance.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in AI, NLP, multi-modal models, LLMs, and generative AI.
• Experience in developing, experimenting, and deploying AI models at scale.
• Proficiency in Python and machine learning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and validate novel AI techniques for data development.
• Prototype and build end-to-end workflows, integrating research ideas.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code for research-driven innovations.

Skills

AI expertise

NLP

LLMs expertise

Generative AI

Python proficiency

Machine learning frameworks

Software engineering best practices

Tools

NumPy

Scikit-learn

Pandas

PyTorch

TensorFlow

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

About Snorkel

At Snorkel, we believe meaningful AI doesn’t start with the model—it starts with the data. We’re on a mission to help enterprises transform expert knowledge into specialized AI at scale.

Location: Redwood City or San Francisco, OR Remote.

Main Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and validate novel AI techniques for data development such as synthetic data generation, utilizing techniques such as LLM as a Judge.
• Prototype and build end-to-end workflows, integrating research ideas into scalable systems.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code, ensuring robust implementation of research-driven innovations.
• Move fast and adapt—iterating on solutions in response to new challenges, customer needs, and emerging research.
• Work closely with real-world design partners, testing solutions in applied settings with measurable impact.
• Collaborate with research scientists, engineers, and industry partners to push forward Snorkel AI’s broader research initiatives and rapidly productionize prototypes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong expertise in AI, NLP, multi-modal models, LLMs, and generative AI, with an emphasis on applied research and system-building.
• Experience in developing, experimenting, and deploying AI models at scale.
• Proficiency in Python and machine learning frameworks (NumPy, Scikit-learn, Pandas, PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.).
• Experience with software engineering best practices (clean coding, modular design, version control).
• Familiarity with ML infrastructure, cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud), and accelerators (GPUs, TPUs).
• Ability to work in a fast-moving, iterative environment, comfortable with ambiguity and open-ended challenges.
• A bias for action—willing to roll up your sleeves, experiment, and move quickly to solve problems.

Salary Range

$200,000–$275,000 USD (depending on experience, interview performance, and leveling).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Snorkel AI is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Snorkel AI embraces diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Snorkel AI prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, performance, merit, and business need. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.