Remote ML Research Scientist - LLM

Description:

• The position is for an ML Research Scientist specializing in large language models (LLMs) at a software company that focuses on deploying LLMs for enterprises and refining these models using sensitive data.
• The company has recently raised $15.1 million in a Series A funding round, co-led by Canapi Ventures and Nexus Venture Partners, with additional contributions from Formus Capital and Soma Capital, totaling $19.3 million.
• Responsibilities include owning an LLM vertical with a specific domain and optimization focus such as personalization, privacy, efficiency, explainability, or fairness.
• The candidate will collaborate with the engineering team to deliver real-world applications of algorithms for customers.
• The role also involves co-authoring papers, patents, and presentations with the research team by integrating the work of other members with the candidate's vertical.

Requirements:

• The candidate should have deep domain knowledge in a specific LLM technique or area of research.
• Extensive experience in implementing various types of LLM models and architectures in real-world scenarios is required.
• The candidate must be comfortable leading end-to-end projects.
• Adaptability and flexibility are essential, as the role may require abrupt shifts in focus due to new findings in the community.
• While extensive experience in federated learning (FL) is not expected, familiarity with the concepts is beneficial.

Benefits:

• The company offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the field of large language models.
• The role provides a chance to collaborate with a talented research team and contribute to significant publications and patents.
• Employees will be part of a dynamic startup environment that encourages learning and innovation.
• The position allows for the application of advanced research in practical, real-world scenarios, impacting enterprise solutions.