Principal Research Scientist
virtual vocationsNew York, NY
Principal Research Scientist
virtual vocationsNew York, NYSenior L5
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesOther Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesAll Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Owning the research agenda for evaluating AI agents, the full-time Principal Research Scientist will design methodologies, contribute to product evaluations, and mentor teams while working remotely.
Key responsibilities:
Set and maintain evaluation methodologies for AI agents, ensuring they are defensible and current
Collaborate with engineers and product managers to integrate evaluation methods into existing products
Mentor researchers and engineers, guiding them in evaluation design and maintaining high-quality standardsRequired qualifications 5+ years of experience in building or evaluating machine learning systems, particularly with LLMs
A graduate degree (MS or PhD) in machine learning, NLP, computer science, statistics, or a related field
A proven track record of original research or significant improvements in machine learning, demonstrated through publications or projects
Experience managing small to medium teams, with a focus on mentoring and technical direction
Strong understanding of statistical methodologies and experimental design in the context of AI evaluation
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Level
Senior L5
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Physical Scientists, All Other
Industry
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Posted
3 days ago