Senior Data Scientist - Large Language Models / Generative AI

About the Role

Join Datadog as a Senior Data Scientist focusing on Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic team that leverages advanced generative AI technologies to enhance the Datadog application. Your work will involve fine-tuning, training, and deploying LLMs to create impactful features that help users understand their data and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Deploy LLMs: Work on large-scale distributed fine-tuning and training infrastructure, deploying LLMs on GPU instances for real-time applications.
• Collaborate with Experts: Partner with AI specialists and scientists to design and deploy crucial services and envision future capabilities.
• Innovate with AI: Create new product features using advanced machine learning algorithms, LLMs, and statistical techniques.
• Research and Development: Participate in our journal club, reading and presenting the latest research papers in LLMs and Generative AI.
• Maintain Systems: Develop, deploy, monitor, and maintain LLM models and services, participating in the team’s on-call rotation.

Who You Are

• Educational Background: BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Machine Learning, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Proficient with Language Models, NLP, large-scale systems, deep learning, and data sets. Experience with distributed training and inference frameworks, and ML development frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow.
• Technical Skills: Ability to write production data pipelines and applications. Experience with CUDA is a plus.
• Communication: Capable of explaining complex models and ideas to non-technical personnel.
• Passion for AI: Enthusiastic about Generative AI and contributing to user-facing products.

Benefits and Growth

• Competitive Salary and Equity: Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, with potential variable compensation.
• Global Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, dental, parental planning, mental health benefits, and more.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to attend and present at conferences and meetups.
• Inclusive Culture: Join our Community Guilds and participate in our mentor and buddy program.

About Datadog

Datadog is a global SaaS company providing cloud-scale monitoring and security for metrics, traces, and logs. We are committed to diversity, innovation, and professional development, offering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Equal Opportunity

Datadog is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and more.

Join us and be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous growth.