Applied AI Researcher, Benchmarking
Distyl · New York, NY · 1 wk ago
HybridEngineering$150k–$250k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Design and run evaluations for model or system performance.
- Create fair, reproducible experiments and interpret empirical results.
- Develop intelligent systems using models rather than training or fine-tuning them.
- Show the power of AI in practice, not just discuss theoretical ideas.
- Build prototypes of ideas and conduct experiments to prove their effectiveness.
Who You Are
- Have experience designing and running evaluations.
- Have statistical and analytical rigor in your work.
- Have expertise in compound AI systems, agentic collaboration, and related techniques.
- Have a proven track record of research results.
- Use AI tools like ChatGPT, Cursor, and Perplexity every day.
- Have strong programming and data analysis skills.
What We Offer
- A base salary range of $150K – $250K, depending on experience, location, and level.
- Meaningful equity and a comprehensive benefits package.
- 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
- Flexible time off and retirement and financial planning benefits.
- Comprehensive wellness benefits, including physical fitness, mental well-being, and fertility and family-building support.
- Access to state-of-the-art AI models and modern AI tools.
- Ownership of high-impact projects across top enterprises.
- A mission-driven, fast-moving culture that values curiosity, pragmatism, and excellence.