Remote Research Scientist, Data

Description:

• Pika is seeking a staff or lead-level Research Engineer, Data to architect and scale data engineering systems for model training of multimodal foundation models.
• The role involves building and optimizing large-scale data pipelines and ensuring access to high-quality, diverse datasets for research teams.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in building and scaling data pipelines for machine learning applications, preferably in research environments.
• Strong background in data engineering and ML data curation for large-scale multimodal models.
• Expertise in distributed data systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and efficient ETL workflows.
• Proven ability to create robust, scalable data infrastructure for ML pipelines.
• Experience with data labeling, filtering, deduplication, and quality assurance tools.
• Strong programming skills (Python, SQL, PySpark) and familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Knowledge of privacy, compliance, and ethics in data management.
• Excellent collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Passion for generative AI and creative technology.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and substantial equity in a high-growth startup.
• Full health benefits, 401k matching, and more.
• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment with growth opportunities.
• Flexible on-site/remote hybrid work arrangement (HQ in Palo Alto, CA).