Senior Staff AI Engineer, AI Algorithm Foundations

LinkedIn; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in AI is seeking a Senior Staff AI Engineer to lead the development of innovative AI solutions. This role involves designing and training large language models, providing technical leadership, and collaborating with teams to enhance user experiences. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AI and machine learning, with a strong focus on recommender systems and deep learning architectures.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness programs

Flexible work arrangements

Bonuses and stock options

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a technical leadership role (Lead Engineer, Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer).
• 5+ years in AI or Machine Learning.
• Expert understanding of deep learning architectures, especially Transformers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of next-generation recommender systems based on foundational LLMs.
• Drive architectural decisions for model development and deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate models into the platform.

Skills

AI Engineering

Large Language Models (LLMs)

Thought Leadership

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or related field

PhD in Computer Science, AI, ML, or related field

Tools

Python

PyTorch

Job description

Senior Staff AI Engineer, AI Algorithm Foundations

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About Us:

At LinkedIn, our Core AI organization is dedicated to transforming the professional world through innovative artificial intelligence solutions. We aim to enhance the experiences of over a billion members worldwide, enabling them to connect, learn, and grow in unprecedented ways. We develop next-generation AI technologies that understand the unique needs of professionals and proactively assist them in achieving their goals.

Core AI is embarking on a groundbreaking initiative to develop agentic models that will redefine how our members interact with the LinkedIn platform. We are building advanced AI agents that exhibit reasoning, planning, and interaction capabilities. These agents will power new features and experiences that anticipate professionals' needs, automate complex tasks, and provide personalized guidance, ultimately shaping the future of work.

Location:

Our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location for this role is hybrid, performed both from home and a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the team's needs.

This role will be based in Sunnyvale, CA.

Responsibilities:

This is a Senior Technical Leader role providing thought leadership and individual contribution within a team of Senior and Staff/Lead AI Engineers, reporting to the Director of the Foundational Algorithms (Core AI) team.

- Lead the development of next-generation recommender systems based on foundational LLMs.
- Design and train large language models (LLMs) from scratch or adapt existing models to achieve state-of-the-art performance in LinkedIn’s domain.
- Drive architectural decisions for model development and deployment, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and robustness.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship, fostering innovation and excellence.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify high-impact opportunities and integrate models into the platform.
- Stay at the forefront of research in LLMs, contributing through publications and presentations.
- Define and execute evaluation strategies to benchmark model performance against state-of-the-art solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

- 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership role such as Lead Engineer, Staff Engineer, or Principal Engineer.
- 5+ years of industry experience in AI or Machine Learning.
- BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
- 10+ years of industry/research experience, including extensive work on large-scale recommender systems.
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, ML, or related field.
- Expert understanding of deep learning architectures, especially Transformers, and experience training and fine-tuning LLMs for recommendation tasks.
- Strong programming skills in Python and frameworks like PyTorch.
- Significant contributions to AI through publications or open-source projects.
- Ability to develop models that interpret complex instructions and evaluate their own progress.
- Knowledge of reinforcement learning techniques and their application to language-based environments.
- Experience with model evaluation, benchmarking, and developing novel methodologies.
- Familiarity with techniques for reasoning and planning in LLMs, such as program synthesis and neuro-symbolic AI.

Suggested Skills:
AI Engineering, Large Language Models (LLMs), Thought Leadership

Benefits and Culture:
We prioritize employee well-being, offering comprehensive health and wellness programs, and support flexible work arrangements.

Compensation:
Range: $191,000 - $315,000, based on experience, skills, location, and other factors. Additional benefits may include bonuses, stock, and incentives. For details, visit: https://careers.linkedin.com/benefits.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusivity:
We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, contact [e-mail].

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