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Prompt Engineer with Python and TypeScript

Scale AI

Job Description

Scale AI is seeking a Prompt Engineer to join our team in San Francisco, California. As a Prompt Engineer, you will be at the forefront of developing and optimizing AI models, particularly focusing on large language models (LLMs) and generative AI. You will work closely with our machine learning engineers and software developers to create innovative solutions that leverage AI to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop LLM applications to evaluate data quality and solve synthetic data challenges.
  • Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in LLMs and other generative AI models.
  • Create training materials for red teaming and adversarial analysis; conduct training sessions with operational staff.
  • Develop scripts in Python and TypeScript for data creation and vulnerability testing.
  • Collaborate with ML Engineers and software engineers for robust implementation and deployment.
  • Analyze and visualize experimental prompt results.
  • Innovate and teach new prompt engineering methods to ML engineers and software engineering staff.

Requirements

  • B.S. or higher in a quantitative field or one related to language models (e.g., linguistics, philosophy).
  • Proficiency in Python or TypeScript for API-enabled scripts.
  • Ability to analyze model performance using statistics and data visualization.
  • Experience with frontier-scale LLMs (e.g., GPT, Claude, PaLM) for specific applications.
  • Demonstrated experience in building LLM-based applications or hacking LLMs for novel purposes.
  • Familiarity with LLM evaluation metrics (e.g., BLUE, ROUGE, MAUVE) and statistics.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • A creative mindset to drive experimentation and internal R&D.

Nice to Haves

  • Previous experience with AI/LLM development or red teaming.
  • Academic work in language models, particularly on adversarial robustness.
  • Experience with cloud technology stacks (e.g., AWS or GCP) and developing machine learning models in a cloud environment.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base salary range: $140,000—$210,000 USD.
  • Equity-based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • Learning and development stipend.
  • Generous PTO.
  • Commuter stipend.

Join us at Scale AI and be part of a team that is transforming how organizations build and deploy AI. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, please contact us.

Scale AI is an affirmative action employer and an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity, or Veteran status.

Benefits
Extracted with AI

  • Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Learning and development stipend
  • Generous PTO
  • Commuter stipend

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