Zyphra is an artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, California.
The Role:
As a Research Engineer - Model Architectures, you will be a core contributor to Zyphra’s AI Architecture Research Team. This will involve designing and rigorously testing novel model architectures and training methodologies, with a focus on improving core modeling capabilities (e.g., loss per flop or loss per parameter) and addressing fundamental bottlenecks in contemporary models. You will also work extremely closely with our pre-training team, who will integrate your insights into our next-generation models.
What We’re Looking For / Requirements:
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Strong research taste and intuition
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The ability to work through a research project from conception to execution to write-up
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Strong implementation and prototyping ability can take an idea from conception to experimentation extremely quickly
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The ability to work well and cooperate with others in a high-paced research setting
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Curiosity, interest, and joy in understanding intelligence.
Qualifications / Additional Skills:
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Previous experience with long-term memory, RAG/retrieval systems, dynamic/adaptive computation, and alternative approaches to credit assignment
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Experience with reinforcement learning, control theory, and signal processing
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Generally, a joy in inventing and seriously assessing ‘crazy’ ideas, and the ability to have a unique perspective on things
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Understanding of modern training pipelines and the hardware requirements to design efficient architectures for GPU hardware
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Strong grasp of proper experimental methodology for running rigorous ablations and other hypothesis testing
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High proficiency with PyTorch and Python.
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Strong ability to jump into large pre-existing codebases and rapidly get up to speed and become productive
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Previously published machine learning research in well-respected venues
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Postgraduate degree in a scientific subject (Computer Science, EE/EECS, Math, Physics)
Why Work at Zyphra:
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Our research methodology is to make grounded, methodical steps toward ambitious goals. Both deep research and engineering excellence are equally valued
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We strongly value new and crazy ideas and are very willing to bet big on new ideas
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We move as quickly as we can; we aim to minimize the bar to impact as low as possible
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We all enjoy what we do and love discussing AI
Benefits and Perks:
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Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA plans
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Competitive compensation and 401(k) plan
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Relocation and immigration support on a case-by-case basis
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In-office snacks and meals provided
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Unlimited PTO and company holidays
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In-person team in San Francisco with a collaborative, high-energy environment