AI Researcher - Thorin
8VCa day ago
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Summary
Thorin is seeking an AI Researcher to join their team in San Francisco, CA. The role involves defining and delivering core research work that powers Thorin's AI differentiator, focusing on machine learning research and applied model development.
About the Role
As an AI Researcher, you will work at the intersection of machine learning research, applied model development, and product impact. Your responsibilities will include developing novel machine learning research, designing and testing ML/AI methods, collaborating with engineering and product teams, building prototypes, and staying updated on the latest developments in ML and AI systems.
About You
Required:
- Advanced degree (Master's/Ph.D.) in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field or equivalent research experience.
- Strong foundation in deep learning, probabilistic models, and large-scale AI systems.
- Experience with modeling frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
- Ability to bridge research and product engineering.
Preferred:
- Publications or research contributions in relevant areas (NLP, representation learning, self-supervised learning, or workflow automation).
- Experience with LLMs, retrieval systems, or structured reasoning models.
- Prior work in enterprise AI, productivity automation, or human-machine collaboration.
- Familiarity with methods for fine-tuning, evaluation, or scaling of foundation models.
Benefits
- Be among the first research hires and shape foundational AI direction.
- Work closely with a small, highly driven founding team and directly with Joe Lonsdale.
- Operate with high agency, rapid iteration, and direct customer exposure from day one.
8VC
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San Francisco, CA