Principal AI Researcher
Ladders · Pleasanton, CA · 6 days ago
On-siteEngineering$228k–$342k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Define research direction in Agentic AI and LLMs
- Advance state-of-the-art agent systems involving retrieval, grounding, memory, and personalization
- Conduct foundational model research in pre-training and domain-specific alignment for HR and Finance
- Lead the company’s contributions to the global AI community through high-tier publications and open-source efforts
- Collaborate with engineering teams to transition research into scalable production services
- Mentor and develop a culture of scientific inquiry within the research team
Qualifications
- 8+ years in AI/ML research or applied science, with experience scaling products from research to global use
- Ph.D. or Master’s in Computer Science, AI, Math, Physics, or related field
- 4+ years experience with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow
- 2+ years of expertise in LLMs or VLMs, focusing on training, alignment, or agentic reasoning
- Proven publication record as lead researcher in top AI venues or successful delivery of AI innovations to millions
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangement allowing a mix of in-person and remote work
- Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking AI research at a high-impact organization
- Participation in a vibrant research culture focused on ethical AI development
- Mentorship opportunities in a pioneering environment
- Chance to shape the culture and strategies of an emerging AI research team
Pay
$228,000 – $342,000 annually
Schedule
Not specified