Deepgram · 1 day ago
Research Staff, LLMs
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
3+ years expDeepgram is the leading voice AI platform for developers building speech-to-text and text-to-speech offerings. They are looking for an experienced researcher to join their Research Staff, focusing on Large Language Models (LLMs) and transformer architecture to tackle complex technical challenges in voice AI.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data Collection and LabelingDeveloper APIsNatural Language ProcessingSpeech Recognition
Responsibilities
Brainstorming and collaborating with other members of the Research Staff to define new LLM research initiatives
Broad surveying of literature, evaluating, classifying, and distilling current methods
Designing and carrying out experimental programs for LLMs
Driving transformer (LLM) training jobs successfully on distributed compute infrastructure and deploying new models into production
Documenting and presenting results and complex technical concepts clearly for a target audience
Staying up to date with the latest advances in deep learning and LLMs, with a particular eye towards their implications and applications within our products
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in applied deep learning research, with a solid understanding toward the applications and implications of different neural network types, architectures, and loss mechanism
Proven experience working with large language models (LLMs) - including experience with data curation, distributed large-scale training, optimization of transformer architecture, and RL Learning
Strong experience coding in Python and working with Pytorch
Experience with various transformer architectures (auto-regressive, sequence-to-sequence.etc)
Experience with distributed computing and large-scale data processing
Prior experience in conducting experimental programs and using results to optimize models
Preferred
Deep understanding of transformers, causal LMs, and their underlying architecture
Understanding of distributed training and distributed inference schemes for LLMs
Familiarity with RLHF labeling and training pipelines
Up-to-date knowledge of recent LLM techniques and developments
Published papers in Deep Learning Research, particularly related to LLMs and deep neural networks
Company
Deepgram
Deepgram specializes in providing AI-powered speech-to-text technology that offers audio intelligence, text-to-speech, and voice agent API.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$85.92MKey Investors
Tiger Global ManagementIQTWing Venture Capital
2022-11-26Series B· $47M
2021-02-03Series B· $25M
2020-06-04Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Scott Stephenson
Co-Founder and CEO
Adam Sypniewski
Chief Technology Officer
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