Staff Machine Learning Research Scientist

HaylieRead Interior Design; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Staff Machine Learning Research Scientist, where you will tackle some of the most challenging problems in machine learning. This role offers the unique opportunity to blend theoretical research with practical application, allowing you to publish papers, attend conferences, and influence the future of AI technology. You will be part of a dynamic team that values continuous learning and mentorship, ensuring that you stay at the forefront of innovation. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization fosters a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and growth, making it an exciting place to advance your career in AI.

Benefits

Flexible vacation policy

Wellness Days

100% paid leave for parents

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

Fertility benefits

Mental health coverage

Gympass+ Membership

401(k)

Remote work stipends

Monthly internet allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years in machine learning with a focus on research.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and open source projects.

Responsibilities

• Track and understand the machine learning research landscape.
• Design, lead, and review experimental work.

Skills

Machine Learning Research

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Data Science

Publications

Mentoring

Education

Graduate degree in Computer Science

Tools

Numpy

PyTorch

Job description

Staff Machine Learning Research Scientist

Primer exists to make the world a safer place. We do this by providing trusted decision-ready AI to the world's most critical organizations. Our software enables leaders, operators, and analysts to better understand the changing world around us in real time and make informed decisions when the stakes are high. Primer has offices in San Francisco, Pasadena, CA, and Arlington, VA. For more information, please visit primer.ai.

As a Staff Machine Learning Research Scientist, you will work on some of the deepest problems in machine learning. You will publish papers, attend conferences, and file patents. But you will also ship code right into the products used every day. We call it applied research, and you will be one of the leaders, taking part in a thriving team of engineers whose backgrounds span computer science to particle physics. You will be constantly learning and mentoring, keeping Primer at the leading edge of the most important technology today.

Roles and Responsibilities - How You Will Make an Impact

• Track and understand the machine learning research landscape
• Help us make the strategic technology investments that ensure Primer’s leadership in the space
• Design, lead, and review experimental work
• Collaborate and influence cross-functional teams to drive our technology roadmap
• Lead and mentor data scientists to help them grow
• Improve and promote best practices across the company and motivate others to follow your high standard

Relevant Skills and Experience

• Graduate degree in computer science or related field
• 5+ years in machine learning with a focus on machine learning research
• Demonstrated track record of publications and/or open source projects
• Hands-on experience with machine learning and NLP tools and libraries from Numpy to PyTorch
• Curiosity, enthusiasm, and a love for teaching and learning

Compensation and Employment Conditions

The annual cash compensation range for this position is US$180,000 to US$250,000. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from the range listed above.

This role will consider applicants out of San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC. Primer works closely with the U.S. defense and intelligence establishment. Any offer of employment is conditioned on an applicant or employee being able to meet any applicable government contract requirements.

What We Offer

We are a series D funded company with investors from Addition, USIT, Lux Capital, Amplify Partners, Addition Capital, Bloomberg Beta, and others. We are intentional about building a diverse and inclusive team of subject matter experts to better advocate for the needs of our users.

We care a lot about our work and the well-being of our team. We encourage everyone to work at a sustainable pace and have a flexible vacation policy for team members to utilize, Wellness Days, and 100% paid leave for parents of growing families.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. This includes full medical, dental, and vision coverage, fertility benefits through Carrot, mental health coverage on demand with Headspace Care+, Gympass+ Membership via Wellhub, One Medical Membership, 401(k), remote work stipends, and monthly internet allowance.

Primer is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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