Lead Engineer, Advanced AI Applications

2 weeks ago

Stanford, California, United States SambaNova Systems Full time

The age of ubiquitous artificial intelligence is upon us. Organizations are now leveraging generative AI to uncover latent value within their data, enhance operational processes, minimize expenses, and foster innovation, thereby fundamentally transforming their business practices and operations on a large scale.

SambaNova Suite™ represents the pioneering full-stack generative AI platform, designed for both enterprise and governmental entities. Powered by the cutting-edge SN40L chip, the SambaNova Suite is a comprehensive platform, available for on-premises or cloud deployment, integrated with state-of-the-art open-source models that can be securely and effortlessly fine-tuned using client data for improved precision. Once customized with client data, ownership of the model is retained indefinitely, allowing organizations to convert generative AI into a significant asset.

Opportunity Overview

As a Principal Engineer in Applied LLM at SambaNova Systems, you will spearhead initiatives to incorporate advanced AI technologies across various sectors, including enterprise and government. This position is tailored for innovators who aspire to make a substantial impact by revolutionizing the application of AI technologies in practical scenarios.
About SambaNova

At SambaNova, our commitment extends beyond mere advancements in AI technology; we strive to implement these innovations in real-world applications daily.

Your role will be pivotal in developing highly proficient generative AI models and solutions tailored to meet the diverse requirements of sectors from enterprise to government.

Our organizational culture fosters creativity and progress, and your expertise will be essential in propelling the advancement of generative AI. We prioritize delivering solutions that excel in accuracy, efficiency, safety, accessibility, and robustness for practical use cases. As a senior member of our team, you will not only contribute to the evolution of generative AI capabilities but also play a significant role in shaping the future of Enterprise AI.
Key Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) to address intricate client challenges.
  • Act as a liaison between client requirements and technological solutions, crafting customized AI applications.
  • Demonstrate experience in ML/LLM product development, pipeline creation, and transitioning models to market-ready solutions.
  • Incorporate the latest AI research into SambaNova's offerings, ensuring they remain at the forefront of the industry.
  • Maintain software engineering standards, focusing on the development of robust, efficient, and scalable AI solutions.
  • Enhance LLM development, creating ML methodologies that empower clients to train high-quality models using their data (e.g., Domain Specific Training, Self Play, Synthetic Data, Tabular Data, RLHF/RLAIF, etc.).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional software and hardware teams to innovate client-focused LLM applications.
  • Guide junior ML engineers technically, facilitating their growth and contributing to knowledge-sharing efforts.
  • Engage with clients, internal teams, and external partners to analyze real-world applications and business challenges across various domains.
  • Participate in hands-on coding and technical tasks.
  • Work with diverse data types: textual, unstructured, tabular, and multimodal data.
  • Develop impactful applications from the ground up, integrating unique hardware and software stacks.
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in Machine Learning, particularly in natural language processing.
  • Proficient in Python, with a solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and machine learning principles.
  • Familiarity with ML frameworks such as PyTorch and experience with fine-tuning open-source models like Llama 2 and Mistral.
  • Strong communication skills for diverse audiences, along with effective documentation abilities.
  • Experience in machine learning productization and pipeline development within software engineering. Proven ability to apply AI and LLM research to practical applications.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated expertise in applying LLM/NLP to real-world challenges.
  • Experience in Model Training and Inference at scale, Synthetic Data, Information Retrieval, Machine Reading Comprehension, RLHF/RLAIF, Weak-Supervision, Knowledge Graph, Software-Hardware Co-design, Question Answering, and Copilot. Familiarity with tools like DeepSeed and vLLM.
  • Substantial experience contributing to AI or NLP research, whether in industry or open-source projects.
  • Ability to drive technical and business impact, utilizing advanced AI solutions to transform industry practices and explore new opportunities.
  • Previous experience in mentoring roles within AI/NLP/Search projects, demonstrating effective leadership and team management skills.
Compensation Overview

The base salary for this position ranges from $180,000 to $210,000 annually. This range is determined by role, level, and location, reflecting the salary target for new hires in the U.S. Individual compensation within this range will depend on various factors, including job-related qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.
Benefits Overview for U.S.-Based Full-Time Direct Employment Positions

SambaNova offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes base salary, equity, and benefits. We provide 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance and 77% premium coverage for dependents, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions. Additional benefits include Dental, Vision, Short/Long-term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans, as well as Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options such as Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care. Our well-being benefits include a full subscription to Headspace, Gympass+ membership for gym access, One Medical membership, counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program, and more.

Submission Guidelines

To be considered for any position at SambaNova Systems, applicants must submit an application form for each position they believe they qualify for.

EEO Policy

SambaNova Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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