Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:Proven hands-on experience in training or evaluating Vision-Language Models (VLMs) with a strong emphasis on experimental rigor. Capability to convert research concepts into scalable implementations, with an iterative approach to hypothesis refinement. Strong proficiency in Python and at least one deep learning framework. M. S. or Ph. D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related domain; or equivalent practical experience. Preferred Experience:Experience in building or optimizing multimodal training or data pipelines. Familiarity with distributed training frameworks (e.g., DeepSpeed, FSDP, Megatron-LM). Experience with multimodal post-training techniques (e.g., SFT, preference optimization, reinforcement learning methods). Expertise in dataset design and data quality assessment (including quality and diversity evaluation, long-tail mining). Prior contributions to open-source projects (code, data, models) on platforms like GitHub or Hugging Face. Published research in leading AI conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, ECCV, ICLR, ACL). Experience in computer vision or visual representation learning.
About the job
About Liquid AI
Originating from MIT CSAIL, Liquid AI specializes in creating versatile AI systems that operate efficiently across various platforms, from data center accelerators to on-device hardware, focusing on low latency, minimal memory consumption, privacy, and dependability. Our collaborations extend across industries including consumer electronics, automotive, life sciences, and financial services. As we undergo rapid expansion, we are on the lookout for outstanding individuals to join our journey.
The Opportunity
The Vision-Language Models (VLM) team is dedicated to developing cutting-edge vision-language models that function seamlessly on devices, adhering to stringent latency and memory requirements without compromising quality. Having already launched four premier models, we are excited about what lies ahead.
This team is responsible for the complete VLM pipeline, encompassing research on novel architectures, training algorithms, data curation, evaluation, and deployment. You will be part of a dedicated, hands-on team that directly engages with models and works closely with our pretraining, post-training, and infrastructure teams. Your success will be gauged by the performance of the models we deliver.
About Liquid AI
Liquid AI is a pioneering organization emerging from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), dedicated to crafting advanced AI systems that meet the demands of modern technology across various sectors. Our mission is to provide privacy-focused, reliable, and efficient AI solutions that enhance user experiences across industries, including automotive, life sciences, and financial services.