Tavus · 2 months ago
Senior+ AI Researcher (Large Language Models)
San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expTavus is a research lab pioneering human computing, aiming to build AI Humans that facilitate meaningful interactions between people and machines. They are seeking a Senior AI Researcher to lead research on large language models for conversational avatars, focusing on natural communication and collaboration with product teams.
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Responsibilities
Lead research on LLMs and VLMs for Conversational Avatars, with a focus on modeling verbal + non-verbal interactions
Design and implement fine-tuning, adaptation, and conditioning techniques to control LLM behavior and align it with real-world conversational needs
Prototype, train, and optimize models that can operate in real-time generation settings with time budget constraints
Collaborate with the Applied ML and Product teams to move research into impactful production systems
Mentor other researchers, set research directions, and foster scientific excellence
Qualification
Required
A PhD or equivalent experience, plus 2–3+ years of postdoctoral or industry research on LLMs/VLMs
Proven expertise in generative language modeling and demonstrated innovation through prototyping
Strong track record in LLM adaptation, conditioning, or control methods
Experience with large model training at scale
Excellent programming skills (especially in PyTorch) and ability to move seamlessly between research and engineering tasks
Publications in top-tier conferences (EMNLP, COLING, NeurIPS, ICLR, CVPR, ICCV)
Experience leading research efforts or directing technical agendas within teams
Preferred
Broader understanding of generative AI beyond text (multimodal, speech, vision)
Strong grounding in deep learning methodologies that generalize across domains
Familiarity with best practices in software engineering and reproducible ML
Company
Tavus
Tavus develops AI humans that remember and empathize, enabling seamless transitions across chat, voice, and video.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$64.22MKey Investors
CRVScale Venture PartnersSequoia Capital
2025-11-12Series B· $40M
2023-08-29Series A· $18M
2023-03-20Seed· $6.1M
Leadership Team
Hassaan Raza
Co-Founder / CEO
Quinn Favret
Co-Founder, COO
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