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Research Scientist (diffusion)Genmo • San Francisco, CA, United States
Research Scientist (diffusion)

Research Scientist (diffusion)

Genmo • San Francisco, CA, United States
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Role overview

We are Genmo, a research lab dedicated to building open, state-of-the-art models for video generation towards unlocking the right brain of AGI. Join us in shaping the future of AI and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in video generation.

Key responsibilities

Lead research initiatives in advanced diffusion models for text-to-video generation, focusing on improving visual quality, temporal consistency, and semantic fidelity

Develop and implement state-of-the-art algorithms for translating textual descriptions into dynamic video content

Design and conduct rigorous experiments to validate new ideas and evaluate model performance

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research breakthroughs into our production pipeline

Stay at the cutting edge of the field by regularly reviewing academic literature and attending top-tier conferences

Contribute to the research community through high-quality publications and open-source contributions

Mentor junior researchers and foster a culture of innovation within the research team

Work closely with product teams to align research directions with user needs and market opportunities

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a closely related field

Must have :

Strong publication record in top-tier conferences (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS, ICML) with a focus on generative models, particularly diffusion models

Extensive experience implementing and optimizing large-scale generative models for image or video tasks

Deep understanding of state-of-the-art techniques in text-to-image and text-to-video generation

Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Ideal candidate will have :

Postdoctoral or industrial research experience in generative AI for video

Hands-on experience with text-to-video generation projects

Expertise in other generative model architectures (e.g., GANs, VAEs) and their applications to video

Experience working with large-scale datasets and distributed computing environments

Track record of successful collaboration with product teams on technology transfers

Familiarity with video codecs, compression techniques, and perceptual quality metrics

Contributions to open-source projects in the field of generative AI

Additional information

The role is based in the Bay Area (San Francisco). Candidates are expected to be located near the Bay Area or open to relocation.

Genmo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. Genmo, Inc. is an E-Verify company and you may review the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters in English and Spanish.

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