Staff Research Scientist, Natural Language Processing

Google is seeking a Staff Research Scientist specializing in Natural Language Processing to join their research team. This role combines cutting-edge research with practical applications in the field of Large Language Models (LLMs). As a Research Scientist, you'll be at the forefront of developing technologies for evaluating and improving LLM outputs, focusing on consistency, grounding, and attribution.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on fundamental research while directly influencing product development that impacts billions of users. You'll be part of Google Research, which addresses contemporary and future technological challenges. The role involves collaboration with various research teams and first-party partners, ensuring research findings make their way into production systems.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Computer Science or related field, with significant experience in NLP research. You'll need to demonstrate a strong publication record and ability to lead research efforts across multiple teams. Experience with modern LLMs and generative text models is highly valued.

What makes this role particularly exciting is the combination of academic-quality research with real-world applications. Google maintains a strong commitment to sharing research findings with the broader scientific community through publications and open-source projects. You'll have the freedom to explore new ideas while working with state-of-the-art resources and collaborating with top researchers in the field.

The position is based in Tel Aviv, Israel, offering the opportunity to work in one of Google's dynamic research hubs. You'll be part of a global research community while contributing to technologies that shape the future of AI and natural language processing. The role provides a perfect balance of research autonomy and practical impact, making it ideal for those who want to push the boundaries of NLP while seeing their work deployed at scale.