Applied Researcher – LLMs
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Job Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At eBay were more than a global ecommerce leader were changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. Were committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.
Our customers are our compass authenticity thrives bold ideas are welcome and everyone can bring their unique selves to work every day. Were in this together sustaining the future of our customers our company and our planet.
Join a team of passionate thinkers innovators and dreamers and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
About the role & team:
The Foundation Models team at eBay Core AI is looking for a highly qualified Applied Researcher to join our team in Amsterdam.
Do you want to make a huge impact on a large e-commerce website Are you interested in solving groundbreaking research problems while impacting all eBay e-commerce channels Does working with Artificial Intelligence cloud computing large-scale optimization and large language models excite you If this sounds like you the Core AI team at eBay is the right place for you!
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Applied Researcher with expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs). In this role you will focus on developing and deploying deep learning models that empower our buyers and sellers including areas such as LLM post-training (instruction tuning alignment) and scalable deployment. Working closely with research scientists and cross-functional engineers you will translate cutting-edge algorithms into production-ready features that create measurable impact in our products and services.
What you will accomplish:
Design develop and deploy advanced machine learning algorithms with a focus on NLP/LLM.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate machine learning solutions into our products and platforms.
Conduct research on the latest technologies and methodologies in NLP and LLMs to drive innovation within the team.
Collaborate with data engineers and scientists to preprocess clean and structure large datasets for model training and evaluation.
Implement best practices in model development validation testing and deployment to ensure high-quality and scalable solutions.
Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in AI machine learning and NLP to continuously improve our capabilities.
What you will bring:
Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science Engineering Mathematics or a related field.
Proven experience in machine learning with a strong emphasis on NLP and LLMs (experience with instruction tuning and alignment is a major plus).
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C and frameworks like PyTorch TensorFlow or similar.
Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms model architecture training techniques and building performant inference pipelines. Experience with model inference optimization techniques and libraries is a plus.
Experience with data preprocessing feature engineering model evaluation metrics and large scale data processing framework like SPARK.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical collaborators come up with creative solutions and help with tracking and delivering within the release plan
Publication record in top AI conferences/journals is a big plus
What we offer:
An opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in NLP and deep learning making significant contributions to the field and real-world applications.
A collaborative and supportive work environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged.
Access to state-of-the-art resources and tools to support your research and development work.
A culture that values diversity inclusion and the professional growth of its members.
Competitive compensation and benefits package tailored to attract the best talent in the field.
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Key Skills
- Intelligence Community Experience
- Python
- Spss
- Microsoft Word
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Windows
- Stata
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Data Modeling
- Writing Skills
About Company
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