Research Engineer, Science Of Scaling (AI)

TL;DR

Research Engineer, Science Of Scaling (AI): Developing the next generation of large language models with an accent on cutting-edge research and practical engineering. Focus on optimizing training infrastructure, designing scientific experiments, and enhancing team productivity.

Location: Hybrid, must be in one of hirify.global's offices at least 25% of the time.

Salary: £260,000 - £630,000 GBP

Company

hirify.global’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.

What you will do

• Conduct research into the science of converting compute into intelligence.
• Independently lead small research projects and collaborate on larger initiatives.
• Design, run, and analyze scientific experiments to advance our understanding of large language models.
• Optimize training infrastructure to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Develop dev tooling to enhance team productivity.

Requirements

• Have significant software engineering experience and a proven track record of building complex systems.
• Hold an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Are proficient in Python and experienced with deep learning frameworks.
• Are results-oriented with a bias towards flexibility and impact.
• Enjoy pair programming and collaborative work.
• We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• Experience with JAX.
• Experience with reinforcement learning.
• Experience working on high-performance, large-scale ML systems.
• Familiarity with accelerators, Kubernetes, and OS internals.
• Experience with language modeling using transformer architectures.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Optional equity donation matching.
• Generous vacation and parental leave.
• Flexible working hours.
• Lovely office space.

Hiring process

• We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification.