Machine Learning Systems Researcher

Responsibilities

• Stay up to date on the latest advancements in Machine Learning research.
• Build tools to model the performance of Passage-enabled systems when running both training and inference workloads for the latest AI models.
• Collaborate with our product and solutions architecture teams to design compelling reference platforms for our customers, powered by Lightmatter technology.
• Function as the Machine Learning expert in the room.
• Publish academic papers at top industry conferences and journals. Help support the publication of whitepapers, blog posts, and other marketing collateral.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2 - 5 years of industry and/or research experience in the field.
• Solid background in Machine Learning systems research and experience with performance evaluation and performance modeling.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning / deep learning methods and extensive knowledge of Large Language Model training and inference frameworks.
• Academic publications in relevant journals and industry conferences.
• Must have knowledge of AI systems, including compute (GPUs, TPUs, etc.) and networking (Ethernet, Infiniband, NVLink, etc.) technologies, and their various topologies, paradigms, and trade-offs.
• Ability to independently own projects from conception to completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to creatively problem-solve and apply first-principles thinking to generate novel ideas, particularly in ambiguous, evolving environments.
• Exceptional skills in communicating complex research outcomes and technical concepts to partners and internal stakeholders, while embodying our value of speaking truth.
• Ability to work across research, product, and business functions, rolling up your sleeves to bridge gaps and accelerate outcomes, while demonstrating the core value of "we are one Lightmatter."
• Adaptable and versatile, thriving in a high-speed, high-precision environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retail Savings Matching Program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Paid Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Commute Benefits
• Flexible, hybrid workplace model
• Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)

Pay

$186,000 - $240,000 USD

Schedule

Flexible, hybrid workplace model