Senior Research Engineer, OLMo at The Allen Institute for AI

Seattle, Washington, United States

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$170,000 – $220,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

Proficiency in Python programming
Strong understanding of infrastructure concepts and technologies
Experience with modern deep learning techniques
Solid understanding of NLP principles and practices
In-depth knowledge of language models and the transformer architecture
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to translate complex technical issues into clear explanations

Responsibilities

Build and maintain scalable machine learning pipelines for OLMo training
Contribute to the design and architecture of systems used to train large language models
Participate in all stages of OLMo training – pre-training, mid-training, post-training, and emerging paradigms
Explore and implement novel methodologies for advancing AI capabilities
Work closely with other research and machine learning engineers
Present research findings and technical details effectively

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonDeep LearningNLPTransformersLanguage ModelsMachine Learning PipelinesSystem Architecture

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Senior Research Engineer position?

The base salary is $170,000 - $220,000 plus generous bonus plans.

Is this role remote or hybrid, and where is it located?

This is a hybrid role requiring onsite work in Seattle, with remote options available in the Greater Seattle Area.

What are the key skills required for this position?

Key requirements include deep knowledge of Python, strong understanding of infrastructure, experience with modern deep learning techniques, solid NLP knowledge, and in-depth expertise in language models and transformers.

What is the company culture like at the Allen Institute for AI?

The institute unites the best scientific and engineering minds in a collaborative environment focused on open AI research, rapidly identifying and acting on promising ideas through close teamwork.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Research Engineer role?

Strong candidates demonstrate self-directed work ethic combined with team collaboration, excellent problem-solving and communication skills, alongside deep technical expertise in Python, deep learning, NLP, and transformers.

The Allen Institute for AI

Advances AI through research and engineering

About The Allen Institute for AI

The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2) focuses on advancing artificial intelligence through research and engineering. It develops technologies that improve machine reasoning, common sense for AI, and language modeling. AI2 works on various projects, such as AllenNLP for natural language processing and EarthRanger for environmental monitoring. Unlike for-profit companies, AI2 operates as a non-profit, relying on grants and donations to fund its initiatives. This allows them to provide their research and tools to the public for free, promoting collaboration in the AI field. The goal of AI2 is to tackle significant scientific and engineering challenges to benefit society.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

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AI & Machine LearningIndustries

201-500Employees