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foundation models · weather forecasting

Machine Learning Research Engineer / Scientist

Seattle · Onsite$120k–$250k/yrPosted 7 days ago
AI researchUnspecifiedFull Time
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Role Overview

We are seeking Machine Learning Research Engineers / Scientists to join our team working on groundbreaking physics foundation models. The successful candidate will develop, train and deploy to production large-scale AI foundation models for weather, energy, and beyond.

What You'll Do

  • Architect and implement innovative ML models for complex spatiotemporal data analysis.

  • Lead end-to-end development of large-scale AI systems, from research to production.

  • Drive the optimization of training and inference pipelines for maximum performance.

  • Conduct validation experiments and performance analysis.

  • Spearhead long-term research initiatives with significant real-world impact.

  • Collaborate with world-class researchers and engineers.

  • We expect you to have

  • Proven track record in developing and deploying deep learning models.

  • Advanced proficiency in Python and modern ML frameworks (PyTorch, Jax or similar).

  • Demonstrated experience with distributed training systems and large-scale data pipelines.

  • Strong software engineering practices and system design principles.

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Outstanding communication and collaboration abilities.

  • Nice to have

  • MSc or PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or related technical field.

  • Published research in prestigious AI conferences/journals (NeurIPS, ICML, etc.).

  • Hands-on experience with one or several of the following: transformers, diffusion models, self-supervised learning, foundation model training/fine-tuning.

  • Join us in pushing the boundaries of foundation models for the physical world!