Research Scientist — Safe, Steerable AI & LLMs

Menlo Ventures; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 340,000 - 425,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Generous vacation and parental leave

Flexible working hours

Job summary

A tech research firm in San Francisco is looking for a Research Engineer to join their Pre-training team. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in Computer Science and strong software engineering skills, particularly in Python. Responsibilities include conducting research on model architectures, leading projects, and optimizing training infrastructure. A commitment to AI safety and the societal impacts of AI work is essential. Competitive salary ranges from $340,000 to $425,000 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have an advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Ability to balance research goals with engineering constraints.
• Experience with large-scale machine learning, particularly language models.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on model architecture and algorithms.
• Lead research projects and collaborate with team members.
• Optimize training infrastructure for efficiency.

Skills

Strong software engineering skills

Expertise in Python

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Experience with deep learning frameworks

Education

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PyTorch

Kubernetes

Job description

A tech research firm in San Francisco is looking for a Research Engineer to join their Pre-training team. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in Computer Science and strong software engineering skills, particularly in Python. Responsibilities include conducting research on model architectures, leading projects, and optimizing training infrastructure. A commitment to AI safety and the societal impacts of AI work is essential. Competitive salary ranges from $340,000 to $425,000 annually, depending on experience.