Applied Research Engineer

Labelbox
Full-time
San Francisco Bay Area
$250,000 - $300,000 USD
Posted on 3 days ago

Job Description

Labelbox is seeking an Applied Research Engineer to develop cutting-edge systems and methods for creating, analyzing, and leveraging high-quality human-in-the-loop data for frontier model developers. The role involves designing and implementing systems for AI training processes like RLHF and DPO, improving data quality, and developing AI-assisted tools for data labeling.

Responsibilities

  • Develop AI alignment methods like RLHF
  • Improve human-in-the-loop data quality
  • Create AI-assisted data labeling tools
  • Investigate impact of human feedback on model performance
  • Optimize human feedback collection algorithms
  • Integrate breakthroughs into Labelbox’s product suite
  • Engage with customers and the AI community
  • Publish research in top-tier journals
  • Stay ahead of AI advancements
  • Create technical documentation and educational content

Requirements

  • Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience solving complex ML challenges
  • Expertise in data quality measurement and refinement
  • Deep understanding of frontier AI models
  • Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow)
  • Track record of publishing in top-tier AI/ML conferences
  • Ability to bridge research and application
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

  • No benefits