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Senior Machine Learning Scientist

Senior Machine Learning Scientist

CompanyFlagship Pioneering
LocationCambridge, MA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesPhD
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of industry research experience in machine learning or AI.
  • Strong track record of research contributions, demonstrated through publications in top AI/ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, ACL).
  • Expertise in large language models (LLMs), including training, fine-tuning, and deploying transformer-based architectures.
  • Experience working with large-scale datasets and training models with billions of parameters on distributed computing infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX.
  • Hands-on experience with large distributed training jobs using frameworks such as DeepSpeed or FSDP.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate research into real-world applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cutting-edge research in machine learning and AI for multi-agent systems, with a focus on e-commerce automation.
  • Develop and train foundational models tailored for small business operations, including product launches, consumer research, and B2B sourcing.
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to identify and implement high-impact ML innovations.
  • Design and conduct model benchmarks to evaluate model performance, iterating based on findings.
  • Utilize proprietary consumer and product data to train models that provide actionable insights and automation capabilities.
  • Mentor and guide junior researchers and engineers in best practices for machine learning research and implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in AI-driven automation for e-commerce, supply chain optimization, or related fields.
  • Prior experience in developing AI-powered agent-based systems.
  • Exposure to startup environments and a willingness to work in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
  • Background in applied ML research within an industry setting.