AI Researcher at Promise

San Francisco, California, United States

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$150,000 – $215,000Compensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, Government TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Experience in machine learning and statistical analysis (5+ years)
Hands-on experience with model training, fine-tuning, and validation for classification/regression tasks (ROC AUC, Precision, Recall, F1)
Proficiency with frameworks like PyTorch, MLFlow, LightGBM, or similar
Experience working directly with deep learning or LLMs
Experience in applied AI for fintech, govtech, or other regulated industries
Strong understanding of computer vision, natural language processing, and data preprocessing
Experience with model deployment and production systems
Ability to work in a high-impact, evolving environment
Detail-oriented, rigorous, and adaptable mindset
Comfortable navigating a high-impact, evolving environment
Experience with open-source and vendor ecosystems
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

Experimentation and building: Train, fine-tune, and evaluate ML models and LLMs for real-world government use cases
Applying AI in the field: Tackle challenges like OCR, document parsing, and classification to streamline services
Bridging research and impact: Source, adapt, and operationalize models from both open-source and vendor ecosystems
Improving efficiency: Enhance automation, reduce manual processes, and boost system performance across the platform
Shaping the future: Push forward scalable, ethical AI solutions that redefine how people access public support
Experience sourcing: Sourcing from leading vendors and open-source projects
Fine-tuning and deployment: Fine-tune and deploy models into production systems
Model validation and testing: Validate and test models for accuracy and reliability
Collaboration and communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into government services
Continuous learning: Stay up-to-date with the latest AI research and advancements
Problem-solving: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to AI implementation
Data preprocessing and cleaning: Clean and preprocess data for model training and evaluation
Model evaluation and comparison: Evaluate and compare the performance of different AI models and algorithms
Stakeholder communication: Communicate with stakeholders, including government agencies, to ensure AI solutions meet their needs
Continuous improvement: Identify areas for improvement and propose solutions to enhance AI solutions and efficiency

Skills

Machine Learning

LLMs

OCR

Document Understanding

Classification

Model Training

Model Evaluation

Vendor Sourcing

Open-Source Projects

Model Deployment

Promise

Software solutions for government-citizen interactions

About Promise

Promise offers software solutions that improve how governments interact with their citizens, focusing on aid distribution and rebate systems. Their technology helps identify vulnerable community members and streamline income verification, increasing access to benefits while reducing fraud. The PromisePay Platform provides affordable payment options for low-income households facing public services debt. The company aims to create a respectful and efficient relationship between governments and citizens, ensuring everyone can access necessary resources.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$46.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Government & Public Sector, Social ImpactIndustries

51-200Employees