Research Scientist / Research Engineer, Pre-training at Anthropic

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Machine LearningIndustries

Requirements

  • Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field
  • Strong software engineering skills with a proven track record of building complex systems
  • Expertise in Python and experience with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch preferred)
  • Familiarity with large-scale machine learning, particularly in the context of language models
  • Ability to balance research goals with practical engineering constraints
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a results-oriented mindset
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
  • Care about the societal impacts of your work

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and implement solutions in areas such as model architecture, algorithms, data processing, and optimizer development
  • Independently lead small research projects while collaborating with team members on larger initiatives
  • Design, run, and analyze scientific experiments to advance our understanding of large language models
  • Optimize and scale our training infrastructure to improve efficiency and reliability
  • Develop and improve dev tooling to enhance team productivity
  • Contribute to the entire stack, from low-level optimizations to high-level model design

Skills

Python
PyTorch
Deep Learning
Machine Learning
Large Language Models
Model Architecture
Data Processing
Optimizers
Distributed Training
Software Engineering

Anthropic

Develops reliable and interpretable AI systems

About Anthropic

Anthropic focuses on creating reliable and interpretable AI systems. Its main product, Claude, serves as an AI assistant that can manage tasks for clients across various industries. Claude utilizes advanced techniques in natural language processing, reinforcement learning, and code generation to perform its functions effectively. What sets Anthropic apart from its competitors is its emphasis on making AI systems that are not only powerful but also understandable and controllable by users. The company's goal is to enhance operational efficiency and improve decision-making for its clients through the deployment and licensing of its AI technologies.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$11,482.1MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Hybrid Work Options
Company Equity

Risks

Ongoing lawsuit with Concord Music Group could lead to financial liabilities.
Technological lag behind competitors like OpenAI may impact market position.
Reliance on substantial funding rounds may indicate financial instability.

Differentiation

Anthropic focuses on AI safety, contrasting with competitors' commercial priorities.
Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant, is designed for tasks of any scale.
Partnerships with tech giants like Panasonic and Amazon enhance Anthropic's strategic positioning.

Upsides

Anthropic's $60 billion valuation reflects strong investor confidence and growth potential.
Collaborations like the Umi app with Panasonic tap into the growing wellness AI market.
Focus on AI safety aligns with increasing industry emphasis on ethical AI development.

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