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LLM Post-Training Researcher: Distillation & Efficiency

$250k - $350k

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A cutting-edge AI research startup in San Francisco is seeking a talented individual to conduct research and training on AI models. You will work on improving model quality and efficiency, while bringing innovative techniques into production. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in AI model training using PyTorch, strong knowledge of transformer architectures, and familiarity with various post-training techniques. This position offers competitive compensation between $250,000 - $350,000 plus equity and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inference

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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