Aquent
Software engineer [208695]
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Software engineer [208695]
Head of Applied AI Research Position at Leading Technology Company
Are you ready to make a profound impact on the future of artificial intelligence? Aquent is partnering with a leading global technology company committed to advancing artificial intelligence. Their dedicated foundational AI research group pushes the boundaries of intelligent systems, committed to making fundamental breakthroughs that help us interact with and understand our world.
We are seeking a visionary individual to join this groundbreaking team, where you’ll be instrumental in:
- Solving complex systems challenges
- Accelerating human-level intelligence
- Applying groundbreaking research ideas at unprecedented scale
- Directly influencing real-world applications that shape how we interact with technology
Responsibilities
- Conduct cutting-edge research advancing machine learning systems
- Design innovative methods, tools, and infrastructure to stimulate significant progress in large language models
- Collaborate closely with researchers and cross-functional partners:
- Effectively communicate research plans, progress, and results
- Gather and synthesize requirements for the roadmap
- Develop and deliver high-quality code in partnership with engineering teams
- Publish significant research results that directly impact product development
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Requirements
Must-Have Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in one or more of these technical areas:
- Machine learning
- Recommendation systems
- Pattern recognition
- Data mining
- Artificial intelligence
- Proven ability to develop machine learning models at scale, including:
- Programmatic queries of large language models
- Post-training processes
- Strong programming proficiency in Python
- Practical experience with leading machine learning frameworks
- Capability to write robust software + execute complex experiments with large AI models/datasets
- Track record translating technical insights into actionable business recommendations
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical fields (or equivalent practical experience)
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Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Direct experience in generative AI and large language model research
- PhD or Master’s degree with research focus in machine learning
Client Context
Our client is the world’s largest social media company, serving both B2B and B2C markets through expansive advertising and media platforms. An additional nonprofit initiative complements their core work, aimed at connecting people across the globe. Today, this company boasts over 2 billion users, continuously strengthening its influential position.
Employment Ethos
Aquent is committed to inclusivity and equality. We proudly support under-represented groups while working to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or relevant medical conditions, including neurodivergent individuals. We aim to foster an environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully.
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