Research Scientist, Principles of Learning

$136,000 - $245,000/Yr

Deepmind - Mountain View, CA

Full-time - Senior

Mountain View, CA

About the position

The Research Scientist position at Google DeepMind focuses on advancing the principles of learning in artificial intelligence. The role involves collaborating with a team of experts to develop innovative machine learning methods that enhance training efficiency and model performance. The position emphasizes translating research into practical applications and contributing to the broader AI community through publications and collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel efficient machine learning methods.
• Investigate innovative, principled algorithmic and statistical approaches to accelerate training of large models.
• Build a foundation for the design of improved learning methods.
• Propose, contribute to, and lead research projects to develop a clearer understanding of modern machine learning behavior.
• Translate research findings into practical methodologies by building and benchmarking prototypes.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration and support other teams.
• Share knowledge through publications, open source projects, and education.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong publication record in top venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, COLT, ICLR).

Nice-to-haves

• Proven ability to design and execute independent research projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with JAX, PyTorch, or similar machine learning platforms.
• Experience in driving new research ideas from conception to production.

Benefits

• Base salary range between $136,000 - $245,000
• Bonus
• Equity
• Comprehensive benefits package