Research Engineer
Commit
About Us:
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About the Role:
We thrive at the intersection of research and product. As a Research Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing AI models, algorithms, and systems that solve real-world challenges. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and researchers to translate cutting-edge AI techniques into practical solutions that address specific user needs. The ideal candidate is someone who has a strong understanding of computer systems, a good intuition for the scientific method, and comfort with operating under uncertainty.
Responsibilities:
- Handle the hard challenges that arise when translating novel research ideas into production
- Brainstorm unusual data sources and figure out how to get them
- Build, operate, and maintain large-scale data and training pipelines
- Design and run experiments to improve our understanding of data and model performance
- Work closely with our modeling teams to build and source the best datasets possible
Qualifications:
- Strong programming skills and a good understanding of computer systems more generally
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both verbal and written
- Bonus: experience building and managing large scale data pipelines
- Bonus: experience with deep learning and running machine learning experiments at scale
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% covered
- Unlimited vacation time for exempt employees
- 4 remote weeks per year - work from anywhere
- Competitive salary & stock options
- 24 weeks paid parental leave
- Monthly wellness stipend