3M · 3 months ago
AI Data Science Research Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$141K/yr - $173K/yr
5+ years exp3M is a global company known for its innovation and collaborative culture. They are seeking an AI Data Science Research Specialist to develop novel learning system frameworks and collaborate with researchers to implement experimental systems and data management methods.
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Responsibilities
Write modular, testable code to implement real time data management methods, statistics, or architectural mechanisms
Work from whiteboards, specs, and conversations—not product docs
Extend an evolving codebase that supports structured learning experiments
Help organize internal data structure for system components (e.g., experimental runners, memory modules, parameter schedulers)
Write structured logging and diagnostic tools to support hypothesis-driven debugging
Collaborate with other researchers who define the 'what'; your job is to create the 'how.'
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited university
Five (5) years of experience in fundamental data science research and implementation in academic, private, public, government, or military environment
Preferred
Strong fluency in coding, including object-oriented programming and functional idioms
Experience working in scientific, data-intensive, or ML-related environments
Comprehensive understanding of deep learning internals (embeddings, attention, optimization) and the ability to think critically about fundamental data structures and management
Experience implementing statistics in a research environment including detection theory, frequentist and Bayesian methods, and estimation theory
Working knowledge of neuro-symbolic AI systems
Comfortable building and modifying systems from scratch
Interest in systems that involve simulation, learning, or recursive dynamics
Familiarity with fundamental concepts of data parallelization and real time management in neural networks
Experience with visualization methods in structured probabilistic models
Able to work on a team where the problem is evolving, and code is shared
Curious, fast learner, solid communicator
Strong fluency in Python
Benefits
Medical
Dental & Vision
Health Savings Accounts
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Benefits
Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Paid Absences
Retirement Benefits
Company
3M is a global company that applies science to life, offering products and solutions across various industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-03-13Grant· $5M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
William Brown
Chief Executive Officer
John Banovetz
Senior Vice President for Innovation and Stewardship and Chief Technology Officer
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