Senior Machine Learning Researcher

About the Role

Lambda is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Researcher to join our team in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role is pivotal in developing and refining AI models, publishing research outcomes, and collaborating with colleagues to optimize ML workloads on our GPU platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong research background, particularly in generative models, and a proven track record of enhancing machine learning methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and refine AI models, contributing to the advancement of machine learning technologies.
Publish research outcomes in the form of datasets, models, demo apps, and publications.
Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to benchmark and optimize ML workloads on our GPU platforms.
Manage and advance a research agenda, selecting meaningful research problems and independently conducting long-term projects.
Execute model training at scale, managing multiple experiments concurrently or overseeing critical high-cost runs to ensure optimal performance.

Qualifications

Proven track record of enhancing existing machine learning methodologies, evidenced by significant achievements such as first author publications or notable projects.
Experience in MLOps within a collaborative environment.
Experience in training large models using distributed systems.
Experience in creating high-performance implementations of deep learning algorithms.

Nice to Have

Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
Familiarity with neural networks and pattern recognition.

Benefits

401(k) Plan with 2% company match.
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
Commuter/Work from home stipends for select roles.
Flexible Paid Time Off Plan that we all actually use.

About Lambda

Lambda provides computation to accelerate human progress. We are a team of Deep Learning engineers building the world's best GPU cloud, clusters, servers, and workstations. Our products power engineers and researchers at the forefront of human knowledge. Customers include Intel, Microsoft, Google, Amazon Research, Tencent, Kaiser Permanente, MIT, Stanford, Harvard, Caltech, Los Alamos National Lab, Disney, and the Department of Defense.

Location

This position requires presence in one of our San Francisco Bay Area office locations (Currently San Jose, expanding to Peninsula/SF) 4 days per week; Lambda’s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.

Salary Range

Based on market data and other factors, the salary range for this position is $189,000 - $260,000. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.