Research Engineer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
SID.ai is a research lab focused on search, training models that can retrieve and reason over any data source. They are seeking a Research Engineer to train models, design RL training environments ...
Sid.ai
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Research Engineer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
SID.ai is a research lab focused on search, training models that can retrieve and reason over any data source. They are seeking a Research Engineer to train models, design RL training environments ...
Full-time
Re-posted 11 days ago
Job description
Job Summary:
SID.ai is a research lab focused on search, training models that can retrieve and reason over any data source. They are seeking a Research Engineer to train models, design RL training environments, and manage the training pipeline while working closely with the research CEO.
Responsibilities:
• Train models with GRPO
• Design and iterate RL training environments for retrieval – unstructured, structured, web.
• Own the entire training pipeline: from training data curation to wandb.
• Run small and large model experiments – yolo runs encouraged.
• Work on next-generation vision-first embedding models.
• Lead discussions on research – reading group.
• Work directly with the ex-research CEO.
• Future: Manage a team of research engineers.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Not afraid of formulas – a BSc/MSc/PhD is an indicator of this (but isn't the only one).
• Thinks they can learn anything in 2 weeks, but isn't arrogant about it.
• Prefers .py to .tex
• Familiar with vLLM/SkyRL/Megatron/etc.
• Comfortable with torchrun/accelerate/multi-node training.
• Clever about getting the data needed – or synthetically generating it.
• Finds easy solutions to hard problems, but doesn't mind getting their hands dirty with PyTorch or CUDA.
• Publications are a plus, but being able to critically evaluate research is a must.
• Familiar with 'You and Your Research.' Understands what it takes to do significant work.
• Must articulate ideas well! A big part of making successful models is telling people about them. This includes writing docs and technical reports at the minimum – and jumping on podcasts at the extreme.
Company:
SID is an AI research lab based in San Francisco. We train models that can retrieve and reason over any data source. (YC S23) Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, with a team of 2-10 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.
SID.ai is a research lab focused on search, training models that can retrieve and reason over any data source. They are seeking a Research Engineer to train models, design RL training environments, and manage the training pipeline while working closely with the research CEO.
Responsibilities:
• Train models with GRPO
• Design and iterate RL training environments for retrieval – unstructured, structured, web.
• Own the entire training pipeline: from training data curation to wandb.
• Run small and large model experiments – yolo runs encouraged.
• Work on next-generation vision-first embedding models.
• Lead discussions on research – reading group.
• Work directly with the ex-research CEO.
• Future: Manage a team of research engineers.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Not afraid of formulas – a BSc/MSc/PhD is an indicator of this (but isn't the only one).
• Thinks they can learn anything in 2 weeks, but isn't arrogant about it.
• Prefers .py to .tex
• Familiar with vLLM/SkyRL/Megatron/etc.
• Comfortable with torchrun/accelerate/multi-node training.
• Clever about getting the data needed – or synthetically generating it.
• Finds easy solutions to hard problems, but doesn't mind getting their hands dirty with PyTorch or CUDA.
• Publications are a plus, but being able to critically evaluate research is a must.
• Familiar with 'You and Your Research.' Understands what it takes to do significant work.
• Must articulate ideas well! A big part of making successful models is telling people about them. This includes writing docs and technical reports at the minimum – and jumping on podcasts at the extreme.
Company:
SID is an AI research lab based in San Francisco. We train models that can retrieve and reason over any data source. (YC S23) Founded in 2022, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, with a team of 2-10 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.