StaffRight Associates, LLC
StaffRight Associates, LLC

Senior Research Scientist / Engineer, Foundational ML

Hybrid in New York, NY, US • Posted 16 hours ago • Updated 16 hours ago
Full Time
No Travel Required
Hybrid
300000 - 800000/yr
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Skills

  • LLM Architecture
  • Large-Scale Machine Learning Systems
  • Distributed Training
  • Parallel Computing
  • Multimodal Learning
  • Reinforcement Learning (RLHF/RLAIF)
  • Contrastive Learning
  • Instruction Tuning
  • Python Programming
  • Data Pipeline Engineering
  • Model Inference Optimization
  • Foundational Model Research
  • Molecular Graphs
  • 3D Structure Prediction
  • Time-Series Analysis
  • High-Performance Computing (HPC)
  • Computational Science
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Algorithmic Innovation

Summary

< data-path-to-node=3>New York, New York (Hybrid)< data-path-to-node=3>Compensation: $300,000 - $800,000 + variable bonus & benefits

The Role

The client, a world-renowned computational research organization in New York City, is seeking elite Machine Learning Researchers and Engineers. This interdisciplinary team is focused on developing and applying Large Language Models (LLMs) to solve some of the most complex problems in molecular science and drug discovery.

This is a unique opportunity to work on foundational AI research, large-scale multimodal training, and breakthrough scientific discoveries using proprietary, cutting-edge supercomputing infrastructure.

Core Responsibilities

  • Scalable Infrastructure: Scaling and optimizing large model training and inference workflows on custom, high-performance computing (HPC) environments.

  • Pre-training & Architecture: Designing sophisticated data pipelines and implementing distributed/parallel training strategies.

  • Post-training Innovation: Applying advanced techniques including Reinforcement Learning (RL), contrastive learning, and instruction tuning.

  • Multimodal Integration: Developing methods to integrate non-text modalities—such as molecular graphs, 3D structures, and time-series data—into unified models.

  • Scientific Discovery: Leveraging LLM architectures to accelerate the design of precisely targeted, highly selective drugs for various diseases.

 

Compensation & Culture

  • Annual Base Salary: Exceptional (determined by experience and background).

  • Total Rewards: Significant sign-on and year-end bonuses; relocation and immigration assistance provided.

  • Working Model: Hybrid schedule 

  • Environment: A stimulating, positive, and collaborative culture centered on scientific excellence and technical innovation.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 90939179
  • Position Id: 8915179-1
  • Posted 16 hours ago

Company Info

About StaffRight Associates, LLC

StaffRight Associates is a premier recruitment and staffing partner that provides talent to a broad and diverse range of corporate disciplines. StaffRight was crafted out of an industry need to better manage the processes and complexities of today’s recruitment and staffing demands. With company beginnings formulated in the industry over 30 years ago, our founder realized that there was a definitive need to utilize recruitment and staffing more efficiently and effectively than what has been the typical industry standard model. StaffRight is dedicated to servicing our clients with a comprehensive, scientific approach of refining the process throughout our clients' engagements.  

Understanding and committing to our employees is critical to the growth and sustainability of StaffRight. We are of the opinion that regardless of their expertise, a successful company needs great people. The success of an employee is realized in a variety of different ways, but for us, we go well beyond one's credentials and interview. Finding the best employees who possess the needed skills, experience, and education are certainly key in a hire, but to truly find great employees who feel they are an integral part of the company, it takes tremendous insight in understanding what makes someone successful. Passion for one’s work, commitment to excellence, and having a ‘get it done’ attitude are essential for a great employee. Having these qualities also goes a long way in ensuring that an employee always has the client's best interests in mind. Great employees are passionate about their work and the company where they hang their jacket. Additionally, we believe that having refined and solid communication skills is also paramount in enabling all employees to work together towards the common goals and successes of the company. This collaboration is very much based on our employees' ability to listen to others and respond effectively, both internally with each other, and externally to our clients. 

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