Machine Learning Researcher

Machine Learning Researcher

Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Compensation: $189,000 – 260,000 USD / year

Job Tags: Software

Develop and refine cutting-edge AI models for the world's best deep learning cloud.

About The Role

Lambda's GPU cloud is used by deep learning engineers at Stanford, Berkeley, and Carnegie Mellon. Lambda's on-prem systems power research and engineering at Intel, Microsoft, Kaiser Permanente, major universities, and the Department of Defense.

If you'd like to build the world's best deep learning cloud, join us.

*Note: This position requires presence in one of our San Francisco Bay Area office locations (Currently San Jose, expanding to Peninsula/SF) 4 days per week; Lambda’s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.

What You’ll Do

• You will work on developing and refining AI models. Publishing research outcomes in the form of dataset, model, demo apps and publications.
• You will also collaborate with colleagues across the organization to benchmark and optimize ML workloads on our GPU platforms.
• The ideal candidate will possess a solid research background with experience in generative models.

You

• Demonstrate a proven track record of enhancing existing machine learning methodologies, evidenced by significant achievements such as first author publications or notable projects.
• Manage and advance a research agenda, including selecting meaningful research problems and independently conducting long-term projects.
• Execute model training at scale, either by managing multiple experiments concurrently or overseeing critical high-cost runs to ensure optimal performance.

Nice to Have

• Experience in MLOps within a collaborative environment.
• Experience in training large models using distributed systems.
• Experience in creating high-performance implementations of deep learning algorithms.

Salary Range Information

Based on market data and other factors, the salary range for this position is $189,000 – 260,000. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.

About Lambda

• We offer generous cash & equity compensation
• Investors include Gradient Ventures, Google’s AI-focused venture fund
• We are experiencing extremely high demand for our systems, with quarter over quarter, year over year profitability
• Our research papers have been accepted into top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG
• We have a wildly talented team of 300, and growing fast
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• Commuter/Work from home stipends for select roles
• 401k Plan with 2% company match
• Flexible Paid Time Off Plan that we all actually use

A Final Note

You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.