Senior AI Research Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior AI Research Engineer (AI/ML): Developing AI systems for the hirify.global Video Call team to enhance language learning with an accent on LLMs, speech models, and personalization. Focus on training and fine-tuning large-scale neural networks, building multimodal systems, and ensuring scalable deployment.

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $197,200 — $266,800 USD

Company

Global edtech company dedicated to developing the best education in the world and making it universally available.

What you will do

• Develop and train a variety of machine learning models, including large-scale neural networks, speech recognition, and text-to-speech systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align model outputs with company objectives and product needs.
• Influence strategic product and business decision making within the Language Learning leadership group.
• Research and apply the latest advancements in machine learning to drive project innovation.
• Mentor team members, providing guidance on architecture, implementation trade-offs, and best practices.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and efficient machine learning solutions.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an AI research engineer, specifically in LLMs, multimodal modeling, or speech.
• Strong background in training and fine-tuning large models in an applied setting.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field focused on ML/AI, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Technical depth sufficient to guide architecture and evolve quality standards.
• Must be based in New York, NY

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and innovative work environment with a data-driven approach to decision making.
• Opportunity to run hundreds of concurrent experiments with a massive global user base.
• Limitless learning opportunities and mentorship from world-class minds.
• Base salary supplemented by equity compensation.
• Focus on holistic employee well-being and inclusive workplace culture.