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Research Scientist, Model ArchitecturesZyphra Technologies Inc • San Francisco, CA, United States
Research Scientist, Model Architectures

Research Scientist, Model Architectures

Zyphra Technologies Inc • San Francisco, CA, United States
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Zyphra is an artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, California.

The Role :

As a Research Scientist, Model Architectures , you will be a core contributor to Zyphra's AI Architecture Research Team. This will involve designing and rigorously testing novel model architectures and training methodologies, with a focus on improving core modeling capabilities (e.g., loss per flop or loss per parameter) and addressing fundamental bottlenecks in contemporary models. You will also work extremely closely with our pre-training team, who will integrate your insights into our next-generation models.

What you need :

  • Strong research taste and intuition
  • The ability to work through a research project from conception to execution to write-up
  • Strong implementation and prototyping ability can take an idea from conception to experimentation extremely quickly
  • The ability to work well and cooperate with others in a high-paced research setting
  • Curiosity, interest, and joy in understanding intelligence.

Requirements :

  • Previous experience with long-term memory, RAG / retrieval systems, dynamic / adaptive computation, and alternative approaches to credit assignment
  • Experience with reinforcement learning, control theory, and signal processing
  • Generally, a joy in inventing and seriously assessing 'crazy' ideas, and the ability to have a unique perspective on things
  • Understanding of modern training pipelines and the hardware requirements to design efficient architectures for GPU hardware
  • Strong grasp of proper experimental methodology for running rigorous ablations and other hypothesis testing
  • High proficiency with PyTorch and Python.
  • Strong ability to jump into large pre-existing codebases and rapidly get up to speed and become productive
  • Previously published machine learning research in well-respected venues
  • Postgraduate degree in a scientific subject (Computer Science, EE / EECS, Math, Physics)
  • Why Work at Zyphra :

  • Our research methodology is grounded in methodical, step-by-step approaches to ambitious goals.
  • Both deep research and engineering excellence are equally valued
  • We strongly value new and crazy ideas and are very willing to bet big on new ideas
  • We move as quickly as we can; we aim to minimize the bar to impact as low as possible
  • We all enjoy what we do and love discussing AI
  • Benefits and Perks :

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA plans
  • Competitive compensation and 401(k)
  • Relocation and immigration support on a case-by-case basis
  • On-site meals prepared by a dedicated culinary team; Thursday Happy Hours
  • In-person team in San Francisco, California, with a collaborative, high-energy environment
  • We're building something new, and we want someone with strong research taste and intuition. If that is you, Apply Today!

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