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AI Research Scientist/Engineer

PerplexitySan Francisco
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Qualifications:PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field. Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and programming languages such as Python. Strong understanding of LLMs, optimization techniques, and model evaluation metrics. Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.

About the job

Join Perplexity in our mission to redefine the future of AI-powered search and agent experiences! We are on the lookout for exceptional AI Research Scientists and Engineers who are eager to push the boundaries of technology. Our innovative products, including Sonar models, Deep Research Agent, Comet Agent, and advanced search tools, are designed to handle hundreds of millions of queries and are scaling rapidly. If you have a passion for cutting-edge AI and want to contribute to state-of-the-art experiences, we would love to hear from you!

Team Structure

Depending on your interests and expertise, you will have the opportunity to collaborate within one of three specialized teams:

1. Core Research Team

This team focuses on the generation and enhancement of foundational models that underpin all our products, emphasizing core model capabilities and the development of infrastructure that serves the entire organization.

2. Agent Products Team

This team specializes in fine-tuning and optimizing models specifically for our Deep Research Agent and Labs/Canvas products, ensuring that our agent functionalities provide exceptional user experiences.

3. Comet Agent Team

Dedicated to the development and refinement of the Comet Agent product, this team addresses the unique requirements and optimizations necessary for Comet's specific use cases.

Responsibilities

Research & Development

  • Post-train state-of-the-art large language models (LLMs) using cutting-edge supervised and reinforcement learning methodologies (SFT/DPO/GRPO).

  • Utilize our comprehensive query-answer dataset to scale model performance across our Sonar, Deep Research, Comet, and Search products.

  • Remain abreast of the latest advancements in LLM research, focusing on model training, optimization, and personalization techniques.

  • Implement preference optimization and personalization features to elevate user experience.

  • Innovate and develop in-house enhancements and optimizations for state-of-the-art models.

  • Translate research ideas into algorithms and conduct experiments to deploy new models.

Infrastructure & Implementation

  • Oversee the full-stack data, training, and evaluation pipelines that are essential for model development.

  • Create robust and efficient training frameworks (based on Megatron/PyTorch) for post-training LLMs.

  • Establish necessary infrastructure components to support cutting-edge model development.

About Perplexity

Perplexity is at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation, dedicated to enhancing search and agent experiences through advanced AI solutions. Our commitment to excellence drives us to create products that not only meet but exceed user expectations, as we continuously explore new technologies and methodologies to revolutionize the way information is accessed and processed.

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