Ai Applied Scientist - Phd Intern, Foundational Aq & Eq

Zillow Group

Remote, US
Base: $104,000.00 - $166,000.00 annually; bonus/eq...
Fully remote
Fine-tuning llms with domain-specific data
Reinforcement learning for model optimization
Designing agentic workflows
Our mission is to build cutting-edge models and agentic workflows that can provide actionable recommendations and execute tasks on behalf of users during one of the most complex and high-stakes financial decisions of their lives

Job Summary

  • Our mission is to build cutting-edge models and agentic workflows that can provide actionable recommendations and execute tasks on behalf of users during one of the most complex and high-stakes financial decisions of their lives.
  • You will focus on fine-tuning and reinforcement learning of large language models (LLMs), with an emphasis on customizing them for Zillow’s domain.
  • This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with applied scientists, engineers, and product leaders while pushing the boundaries of personalization and intelligent automation.

Matching Summary

Our mission is to build cutting-edge models and agentic workflows that can provide actionable recommendations and execute tasks on behalf of users during one of the most complex and high-stakes financial decisions of their lives.

Salary

Base: $104,000.00 - $166,000.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • fine-tuning LLMs with domain-specific data
  • reinforcement learning for model optimization
  • designing agentic workflows
  • Python and modern ML frameworks
  • advanced AI methods to real-world problems

Nice-to-have

  • strong publication record
  • collaborative multidisciplinary environment
  • motivation to publish research

Key Requirements

  • PhD program enrollment
  • NLP and/or reinforcement learning background
  • LLM fine-tuning experience
  • automated/agentic workflows experience
  • Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks

Work Rights

Not specified

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