Jobs · Engineering · California

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

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