Staff AI Scientist

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to help members achieve more in their careers.
$164,000 - $268,000
Machine Learning
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
AI

Description For Staff AI Scientist

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Staff AI Scientist to drive cutting-edge AI research and development. This role focuses on advancing large-scale foundation models and AI innovations, particularly in developing and optimizing Large Language Models (LLMs).

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of AI research and engineering, where you'll lead the development of state-of-the-art AI systems using multi-billion parameter transformers. You'll be responsible for scaling these models to serve LinkedIn's global user base, working with cutting-edge technologies and hardware accelerators.

As a Staff AI Scientist, you'll collaborate with world-class researchers and engineers to push the boundaries of AI at scale. The role involves complex challenges in distributed training, model parallelism, and system co-design. You'll contribute to groundbreaking research published in top AI venues while directly impacting LinkedIn's products and services.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in large model training, post-training techniques, and reinforcement learning. You'll work in a hybrid environment, combining remote work with office presence, fostering both flexibility and team collaboration. The position offers competitive compensation ($164,000 - $268,000) plus comprehensive benefits.

LinkedIn's commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures a supportive environment where innovation thrives. You'll have opportunities to mentor others, contribute to team growth, and shape the future of AI technology. The role requires strong technical skills combined with excellent communication abilities to work effectively across teams.

Join LinkedIn to be part of a team that's revolutionizing how AI serves professional networking and career development. You'll work on meaningful problems that impact millions of users while advancing your expertise in one of technology's most dynamic fields.

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Responsibilities For Staff AI Scientist

  • Lead and contribute to the research, design, and development of large-scale foundation AI models
  • Publish findings and innovations in top AI venues
  • Stay abreast of latest academic and industry research
  • Innovate in large-scale model training
  • Develop and maintain scalable AI pipelines
  • Mentor junior engineers
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Requirements For Staff AI Scientist

Python
Java
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
  • 4+ years of experience with programming languages such as Java, Python
  • 4+ years of experience in machine learning or AI engineering
  • 4+ years of experience in algorithmic solutions
  • Strong proficiency in AI system design
  • Excellent communication skills

Benefits For Staff AI Scientist

Medical Insurance
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Time away benefits
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Stock options
  • Competitive compensation

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