Ai Scientist (Audio)

TL;DR

Ai Scientist (Audio): Research and develop novel methods for large language models focusing on audio and speech modalities with an accent on building scalable tooling and infrastructure. Focus on designing complex software, distributed training of transformer models, and cross-functional collaboration to ship impactful AI systems.

Location: Hybrid in Paris or Palo Alto

Company

hirify.global is a pioneering AI startup focused on democratizing frontier AI models developed openly by a global engineering team.

What you will do

• Research and develop novel methods to advance large language models across multiple modalities including audio
• Build tooling and infrastructure for training, evaluation, and analysis of AI models at scale
• Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, engineers, and product teams to deliver real-world AI systems

Requirements

• Must be proficient in speech input/output methodologies specific to audio
• Strong software engineering skills in Python or other languages like Rust, Go, Java
• Experience with AI frameworks such as PyTorch or JAX and distributed systems like Ray or Kubernetes
• Ability to design complex software for production use
• Self-starter with autonomy and teamwork skills
• English proficiency at least B2 (job posted in English)

Nice to have

• Experience with large-scale speech-language models and distributed training of transformers
• Familiarity with full MLOps stack including fine-tuning, evaluation, and deployment
• Strong publication record in relevant scientific domains

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive cash salary and equity
• Health insurance and parental leave
• Meal vouchers and gym/sport contributions
• Transportation support and visa sponsorship