Staff Research Scientist in RL, DeepMind

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA . Minimum qualifications PhD in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 4 years of experience with research agendas across multiple teams or projects. 4 years of experience in Reinforcement Learning (RL). One or more scientific publication submission(s) for conferences, journals, or public repositories. Preferred qualifications 2 years of experience in coding and leading multiple research efforts and influencing research direction. About the job Research and Develop the Next Generation of Gemini Post Training Recipes and Algorithms. Join DeepMind as a Research Scientist and shape the future of artificial intelligence. We are seeking a creative and driven scientist to pioneer the next generation of Reinforcement Learning (RL) techniques that will define the capabilities and safety of our Gemini models. Your work will address some of the most critical and challenging questions in the field today. Artificial intelligence will be one of humanity’s most transformative inventions. At DeepMind, we are a pioneering AI lab with exceptional interdisciplinary teams focused on advancing AI development to solve complex global challenges and accelerate high-quality product innovation for billions of users. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, ensuring safety and ethics are always our highest priority. We are pushing the boundaries across multiple domains. Our global teams offer learning opportunities and varied career pathways for those driven to achieve exceptional results through collective effort. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $207000 - $301000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits Responsibilities Lead ambitious, long-term research projects aimed at achieving fundamental breakthroughs in Reinforcement Learning and AI alignment. Develop the next generation of post training algorithms. Invent, develop, and rigorously test novel algorithms and theoretical frameworks that advance current capabilities in controlling and steering large-scale models. Partner with teams to transform your scientific discoveries into real-world impact on a global scale via the Gemini models. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google DeepMind