Member of Technical Staff — Research Scientist

Job overview

The Member of Technical Staff — Research Scientist role is onsite in San Francisco, CA. Compensation is described as salary and equity, but numeric compensation is not specified. The role supports an AI healthcare software startup by developing benchmarks and evaluation methods for large language models before enterprise deployment.

What you'll do

• Evaluate newly released AI models
• create benchmarks, including hiring labelers, constructing datasets, and writing white papers
• improve automated evaluation methods for generated text
• work with engineering to implement and scale evaluation methodologies
• and collaborate with AI labs and enterprise customers to understand evaluation needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research scientist

member of technical staff

ai/ml

large language models

benchmarking

model evaluation

python

pytorch

tensorflow

san francisco ca

salary and equity

visa transfers supported

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Salary and equity package
• relocation or transportation support as needed. Visa transfers may be supported
• new sponsorship is not offered.

Why this role

The posting seeks 0–3 years of AI/ML research experience. Python skills and experience with deep-learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow are listed; a master’s or PhD is preferred, while candidates with a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience may also be considered. Visa transfers are supported, but new visa sponsorship is not.

About the employer

Thomas Talent Network is hiring for this role. Industry: Software Publishers. Sector: 51.