Full-Time Sr Principal AI Researcher

We're seeking a talented and experienced Sr Principal AI Researcher to join the Cortex Foundational Artificial Intelligence Research Team, focused on improving AI systems for cybersecurity.

Impact:

• Advance cybersecurity through applied research in LLMs, Transformer-based Encoders, and Generative AI.
• Design and implement research experiments to enhance AI system accuracy and efficiency.
• Train and fine-tune large-scale language models using GPU-accelerated infrastructure.
• Develop and implement evaluation metrics for assessing model quality.
• Collaborate with engineers to transition research into production-ready systems.
• Communicate research findings and progress to AI experts.
• Publish findings in top-tier AI/ML conferences and journals.

Experience:

• Published research in AI/ML, advanced degree in a relevant field, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of relevant AI experience.
• Proven expertise in training, fine-tuning, and evaluating LLMs.
• Proficiency in deep learning frameworks and large-scale datasets.
• Strong research programming skills in Python, CUDA, TensorRT, or other GPU optimization tools.
• Understanding of machine learning algorithms (LLMs, CNNs, LSTMs, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills and collaborative abilities.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience with transformer models beyond text (e.g., structured data).
• Knowledge of model distillation, quantization, or pruning.
• Experience with distributed cloud systems (e.g., GCP, AWS) and containerization tools.
• Prior application of AI/ML to cybersecurity problems.
• Understanding of data privacy and security in AI.

Compensation:

Starting base salary between $179,000 and $290,500 per year, potentially including stock units and bonuses.

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