Senior Researcher

**Location:**

This is a full-time position, open to candidates in the US, Canada, and Europe. You must be authorized to work in these regions. We are open to transfers (H1B, etc. for US).

**Introduction:**

Are you ready to redefine the possibilities of AI and machine learning? Join us at a Microsoft-backed stealth startup as we pioneer the next generation of small language models. Our team, boasting alumni from Google Research, Stanford, and Berkeley, is on a mission to develop specialized, efficient AI systems. If you're passionate about groundbreaking technology and solving AI’s hardest problems, we want you on our team!

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Optimize and refine models using techniques like transformer distillation and fine-tuning on small datasets.

- Work with the research team to drive our technical vision and long-term research strategy

- Engage in the full model development cycle from conceptualization to deployment and training

- Remain up-to-date on ongoing foundational model research development activities in the industry.

**Qualifications:**

- Proven experience in AI/ML model development, particularly with transformers, LSTM/GRU, or fine-tuning approaches.

- Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation in AI.

- 5+ years of hands on experience in large language model, NLP, and modeling, in the setting of both research and engineering development

- PhD, Masters or experience in deep learning, artificial intelligence, and/or related technical field

- Experience and knowledge of ML frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.

- Experience and knowledge of training language models

**Why Join Us?**

- Supportive Environment: Benefit from the resources of Microsoft and venture funding, collaborating with top-tier talent from renowned universities.

- Top-Tier Compute: Enjoy a dedicated GPU-cluster of 2000+ GPUs for research.

- Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly shape the future of AI applications, making technology more accessible, eco-friendly and specialized.

- Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility of remote work options to balance your personal and professional life.

- Competitive Benefits: Receive competitive salary, stock options, health benefits, and more.

**How to Apply:**

To apply, please submit your resume detailing your experience and why you are a good fit for the role. We look forward to discovering how you can contribute to our innovative research!