Kensho Technologies - Cambridge, MA
posted 4 months ago
Kensho is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join our innovative team focused on Machine Learning (ML) and Natural Language Processing (NLP). As a part of our R&D lab, you will play a pivotal role in developing state-of-the-art NLP models that can scale to millions of documents. Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of research, and we prioritize publishing in top-tier conferences. You will be involved in exciting projects such as long-context question-answering, complex reasoning, and improving alignment techniques for domain-specific needs. Your work will not only contribute to the advancement of our technology but also to the broader academic community through publications and collaborations. In this role, you will regularly read and analyze late-breaking research papers to identify promising problems to pursue. You will serve as a leading figure on research projects, collaborating closely with other Research Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers. Your responsibilities will include writing clean, readable research code in PyTorch, contributing to a stellar engineering culture, and sharing your research results through presentations and publications. We value a collaborative environment where team members support each other in tackling challenging problems and learning new skills. Kensho offers a flexible work environment, allowing you to work from where you feel most productive, while also encouraging in-person collaboration when necessary. Our team is composed of experienced professionals with diverse academic backgrounds, and we take pride in fostering a communicative and supportive atmosphere. If you are passionate about solving hard problems and enjoy working with a diverse team, we would love to have you join us at Kensho.