Remote Sr. Machine Learning Research Engineer (Remote)

Description:

• HackerRank is seeking a Sr. Machine Learning Research Engineer to work remotely within the United States.
• The role involves developing and implementing a benchmark for assessing large language models (LLMs) on coding challenges.
• Responsibilities include conducting research and experiments to evaluate the performance of various LLMs and preparing evaluation metrics and methodologies.
• The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate the benchmark into the broader data commercialization strategy.
• Staying updated on advancements in machine learning and LLMs is essential to ensure benchmarks and models remain cutting-edge.
• The position also involves contributing to the development and deployment of state-of-the-art machine learning models.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have an advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in machine learning, particularly with LLMs and natural language processing, is required.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and conducting evaluations of machine learning models is necessary.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and familiarity with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities are necessary for this role.
• A passion for staying current with emerging trends and technologies in the field is expected.

Benefits:

• The position offers a one-time home office setup stipend and a monthly remote work enablement stipend.
• Professional development reimbursement is provided to support continuous learning.
• Wellbeing benefits, including access to services like Headspace, are included.
• Employees enjoy flexible paid time off, paid leave for new parents, and flexible work hours.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage is provided for all employees, including term life, personal accident, and medical insurance for dependents.
• Employee stock options are part of the compensation package.
• The total rewards package includes salary, quarterly performance incentives, equity, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, travel insurance, and a flexible remote-first work culture.