Post-Training Researcher: AI Evaluation & Scaling
Thinking Machines
Thinking Machines is seeking post-training researchers in San Francisco to bridge theory and practice, writing high‑performance code and evaluating post‑training recipes that scale across datasets and models. You’ll blend fundamental research with engineering, iterating on evaluations, debugging training configurations, and publishing insights to move the field forward. Evergreen role with visa sponsorship and competitive compensation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Thinking Machines
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