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Machine Learning Research Scientist / Research Engineer, Post-Training

Machine Learning Research Scientist to enhance LLM capabilities.
Scale AI
On-Site
United States
USD 220,000 - 325,000
Job Description
Scale is seeking a Machine Learning Research Scientist/Research Engineer to work with industry-leading AI labs, providing high-quality data and accelerating progress in GenAI research. The role focuses on optimizing data curation and evaluation to enhance LLM capabilities in both text and multimodal modalities. The candidate will develop novel methods to improve the alignment and generalization of large-scale generative models, collaborate with researchers and engineers to define best practices in data-driven AI development, and partner with top foundation model labs to provide technical and strategic input on the development of the next generation of generative AI models.

Role Involves:
  • Research and develop novel post-training techniques, including SFT, RLHF, and reward modeling.
  • Design and experiment with new approaches to preference optimization.
  • Analyze model behavior, identify weaknesses, and propose solutions for bias mitigation and model robustness.
  • Publish research findings in top-tier AI conferences.

Requirements:
  • Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or a related field.
  • Deep understanding of deep learning, reinforcement learning, and large-scale model fine-tuning.
  • Experience with post-training techniques such as RLHF, preference modeling, or instruction tuning.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Published research in areas of machine learning at major conferences and/or journals.
  • Previous experience in a customer-facing role.

Scale Offers:
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • A learning and development stipend.
  • Generous PTO.
  • Commuter stipend (potentially).
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Scale AI

Scale AI accelerates the development of AI applications across industries. The company's products power advanced language models, generative models, and computer vision models. Scale AI serves generative AI companies, government agencies, and enterprises, assisting organizations in building and deploying AI. Committed to inclusivity and equal opportunity, Scale AI fosters professional growth, offering opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge AI projects and collaborate with experts in the field.

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