Job title: Research Engineer - Foundation Language Models
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Natural Language
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Seoul, KR
Job published: 17/10/2024
Job ID: 32275

Job Description

Are you looking for a Research role where you can shape the future of multi-lingual AI?

You'll be joining a cutting-edge tech company focused on developing the next generation of foundation models with a emphasis on targeted multi-linguality and cross-lingual AI. Their mission is to create AI systems that don't just translate languages, but truly understand and bridge cultural nuances.

The company has already made significant strides in the field, despite being a new player, rivaling some of the established companies building similar products. They working on securing substantial funding and attracting top talent from leading AI research institutions. With a solid runway and a researcher at the helm of the company, you'll have the time and resources to conduct thorough research and drive innovation alongside a team of brilliant minds.

You'll come on board as they expand their research capabilities in multi-lingual AI, training their solution on many different languages. You'll work closely with lead researchers, explore the latest approaches in natural language processing and generation, applying cutting-edge papers and running experiments. The team implements papers published within weeks, demonstrating commitment to staying at the forefront of AI research. They are also publishing their own papers.

Your impact will be immediate and substantial. You'll be tackling complex challenges in areas such as:

  • Developing AI that understands cultural nuances and idiomatic expressions across languages
  • Creating systems that transcend simple translation to achieve genuine cross-cultural understanding
  • Pushing the boundaries of what's possible in natural language processing and generation

You should have solid research experience, ideally through a PhD, fresh PhDs are considered or those with industry experience in research-intensive roles. Proficiency in implementing research papers and writing high-quality code is essential. Publications as a first author in relevant fields are highly desirable.

Key skills and experience we're looking for include:

  • Expertise in natural language processing and computational linguistics
  • Strong background in machine learning, particularly with Transformers, LLMs, and multimodal models
  • Experience with large-scale ML systems, GPUs, and distributed computing
  • Familiarity with PyTorch, Kubernetes, and high-performance computing environments

This is a hybrid position in Seoul. They offer a flexible work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. If you're not based there but would like to relocate, visa support and relocation support can be provided. Remote is considered for exceptional candidate. 

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $150,000, depending on experience. As an early employee, you'll also receive generous stock. 

If you're passionate about building foundational models to rival the big players like OpenAI, apply today for immediate consideration. Everyone will receive a response.