Senior Research Scientist, Post-Training LLM and DLM

at Nvidia
📍 Santa Clara, United States
USD 160,000-299,000 per year
SENIOR
✅ On-site

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

Python @ 6 Algorithms @ 4 Data Structures @ 4 Distributed Systems @ 4 Machine Learning @ 4 LLM @ 4 PyTorch @ 6

Details

We are looking for a Senior Research Scientist passionate about Large Language Model (LLM) and Diffusion Language Model (DLM) post-training and system optimization. Join NVIDIA to advance post-training algorithms, build efficient large-scale systems, and develop evaluation frameworks to ensure reliability and scalability. Work with researchers and engineers on building the next generation of generative AI.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement post-training algorithms for LLMs and DLMs.
  • Drive efficiency and scalability improvements across training pipelines and serving systems.
  • Collaborate with researchers to translate cutting-edge ideas into production-ready implementations.
  • Explore new paradigms for evaluation and develop evaluation frameworks.
  • Demonstrate strong engineering practices and contribute to open-source communities.

Requirements

  • PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent research experience in LLMs, systems, or related areas.
  • 2+ years of experience in machine learning, systems, distributed computing, or large-scale model training.
  • Proficiency in Python with hands-on experience in frameworks such as PyTorch.
  • Solid background in computer science fundamentals: algorithms, data structures, parallel/distributed computing, and systems programming.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across research and engineering teams in multifaceted environments.

Ways to stand out

  • Expertise in post-training LLMs with novel algorithmic or data pipelines.
  • Experience developing and scaling large distributed systems for deep learning.
  • Contributions to open-source LLM systems or large-scale AI infrastructure.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary range (Level 3): 160,000 USD - 258,750 USD.
  • Base salary range (Level 4): 184,000 USD - 299,000 USD.
  • You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Additional information

  • Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 20, 2025.
  • NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in current and future employees.