Machine Learning Research Scientist, Reasoning

Scale AI

San Francisco, CA, US
Base: $252,000 - $315,000 usd; equity: included su...
On-site
Proficiency in pytorch, jax, or tensorflow
Published research in top ml/nlp venues
Three years experience with llm reasoning challenges
The role focuses on advancing AI applications by studying data types critical for LLM-based agents such as browser and software engineering tools

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on advancing AI applications by studying data types critical for LLM-based agents such as browser and software engineering tools.
  • Candidates are expected to have a track record of published research in top-tier machine learning and NLP conferences like NeurIPS or ICML.
  • Compensation includes base salary ranging from $252,000 to $315,000 USD along with equity and comprehensive benefits.

Matching Summary

The role focuses on advancing AI applications by studying data types critical for LLM-based agents such as browser and software engineering tools.

Salary

Base: $252,000 - $315,000 USD; Equity: Included subject to Board approval; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, retirement, stipend, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Proficiency in PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow
  • Published research in top ML/NLP venues
  • Three years experience with LLM reasoning challenges

Nice-to-have

  • Experience fine-tuning open-source LLMs
  • Familiarity with agent frameworks like LangGraph
  • Knowledge of STaR and PLANSEARCH techniques

Key Requirements

  • At least three years of complex ML challenge experience
  • Publication history in ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, or CoLLM
  • Deep understanding of planning algorithms and agentic reasoning

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