Scale AI · 11 hours ago
Manager, Machine Learning Research Scientist, GenAI
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$280K/yr - $380K/yr
5+ years expScale AI accelerates the development of AI systems by providing the data, infrastructure, and tooling that power the most advanced models in the world. As a Research Scientist Manager, you will lead a team of research scientists and engineers, define the research roadmap, and drive execution from early prototyping to deployment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data Collection and LabelingGenerative AIImage RecognitionMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor and grow a team of research scientists and engineers working on GenAI research initiatives (e.g., evaluation, post-training, agents, RL environments)
Define and drive a multi-year research roadmap: identify key scientific questions, set milestones, allocate resources, and ensure rigorous execution
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, client-facing teams and external academic or industry partners to translate research into components, insights, and actionable outcomes
Communicate compellingly: publish research, present at conferences, engage in open-source contributions, and represent the team externally
Drive an inclusive, high-performing culture: help your team through technical challenges, provide growth opportunities, and attract top talent
Stay deeply connected to the research community, understanding major trends, and helping set them
Thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced startup environment and are ready to dedicate the time and effort needed to drive impactful results
Qualification
Preferred
5+ years of hands-on research experience (PhD or equivalent preferred) in machine learning, deep learning, generative models, agent/rl systems or related domains
A strong track record of research excellence, including publications in top-tier ML/AI venues (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, etc.)
Experience and track of recording in landing major research impacts in a fast-paced environment
Experience leading or managing research teams. You're excited to mentor, coach and develop talent
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You are able to articulate research ideas and outcomes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
Retirement benefits
A learning and development stipend
Generous PTO
A commuter stipend
Company
Scale AI
Scale’s mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world’s most important decisions.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.9BKey Investors
MetaAccelTiger Global Management
2025-06-10Corporate Round· $14.3B
2025-06-04Series Unknown
2024-05-21Series F· $1B
Leadership Team
Jason Droege
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Cinelli
Chief Financial Officer
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