Research Scientist, AllenNLP

The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2) is seeking a Research Scientist to join their team in Seattle, WA. This role involves on-site work with potential for occasional remote work within the Greater Seattle area. The Research Scientist will contribute to AI2's open-source research environment, innovating and advancing the science of generative AI.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to AI2’s open source research environment to innovate, study and advance the science of generative AI.
• Take a leading role in building artifacts and implementing software systems with real-world impact.
• Author and present high-quality scientific technical reports, papers, and presentations.
• Collaborate with and learn from team members across AI2, including scientists and engineers.
• Mentor early-career researchers and interns on their projects.
• Develop collaborative relationships with relevant academic, industrial, government, and standards organizations.

Requirements:

• A PhD focusing on natural language processing, machine learning, or a related area, with expertise in language models, reinforcement learning, experimental methodology, the science of deep learning, or efficient algorithms for deep learning.
• The ability to own and pursue a research agenda to improve AI models.
• Enthusiasm for collaboration and teamwork on ambitious projects aligned with company goals.
• Experience leading a team to solve analytical problems (a plus).
• Contributions to open-source research libraries and an interest in continuing such work (a plus).

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary range of $167,030 - $260,570.
• Generous bonus plans.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Basic life insurance and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary life insurance and AD&D programs.
• Health savings account plan.
• Healthcare reimbursement arrangement plan.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending account plans.
• Company 401k plan.
• $125 per month for commuting or internet expenses.
• $200 per month for fitness and wellbeing expenses.
• Up to ten sick days per year.
• Up to seven personal days per year.
• Up to 20 vacation days per year.
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Annual bonuses and participation in the long-term incentive plan.