Research Lead

Our client, an AI-driven company, are hiring a Generative AI Research Lead to join the team in Seattle, Washington or Palo Alto, California. The successful candidate will lead impactful AI research initiatives, work closely with internal engineering teams and a global network of academic partners, and play a key role in defining the technical direction of the company’s platform and community-driven efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead research efforts in LLMs and VLMs, covering model development, evaluation, optimization and benchmarking.
• Shape the strategic direction of open-source AI/ML innovation within the organization’s  platform.
• Publish impactful research in leading academic venues.
• Build and nurture academic partnerships to strengthen the company’s global open research community.
• Mentor and guide team members, encouraging a culture rooted in scientific excellence and open collaboration.

Skillset

• PhD degree in Computer Science or a related field, with a specialization in AI/ML.
• Proven track record of publications in leading AI/ML conferences and journals.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving research initiatives and managing complex technical projects.
• Expert-level proficiency in machine learning, with hands-on experience in PyTorch, LLMs and VLMs.
• Strong commitment to open source and a passion for building in the open through community collaboration.

Benefits

• Salary: $160K–$220K DOE.
• Equity.
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance.
• Hybrid working with offices in Seattle, WA and Palo Alto, CA.

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