Staff Research Engineer: Coding AI Data & Environments

Turing; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Collaborative work culture

Opportunity to work with top talent

Job summary

A leading AI research accelerator in San Francisco is seeking a Staff Research Engineer – Code to own the creation of datasets and reinforcement learning environments for AI labs. This hands-on leadership role involves direct collaboration with researchers to understand their needs and manage teams to deliver high-quality projects. Ideal candidates have expertise in post-training experiences, strong programming skills in Python, and a background in computer science or related fields. Competitive compensation of $250,000 to $350,000 OTE plus equity offered.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of data ingredients and design principles for coding model improvements.
• Led teams of engineers, including interviewing and setting up QA processes.
• Proven ability to manage complex data pipelines and concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of datasets and environments for Coding Agents/Software Engineering.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for customer projects.
• Oversee development of internal tools that accelerate data generation.

Skills

Post-training experience on SWE tasks

Fluency in Python

Proficiency in one or more major languages (C++, Java, Go, Rust, or JS)

Operational leadership

Cross-functional communication

Education

Background in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related technical field

Job description

A leading AI research accelerator in San Francisco is seeking a Staff Research Engineer – Code to own the creation of datasets and reinforcement learning environments for AI labs. This hands-on leadership role involves direct collaboration with researchers to understand their needs and manage teams to deliver high-quality projects. Ideal candidates have expertise in post-training experiences, strong programming skills in Python, and a background in computer science or related fields. Competitive compensation of $250,000 to $350,000 OTE plus equity offered.