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Lead Research Scientist

Oumi

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United States , Seattle, WA, San Mateo, CA, New York, NY

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Job Description:

As a seasoned expert in GenAI research, you will spearhead our commitment to transparent, collaborative, and accessible AI research. You will lead initiatives focused on advancing state-of-the-art models for Large Language Models (LLMs), Vision Language Models (VLMs), and related technologies. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead research efforts across dozens of academics from dozens of universities, drive open-source innovation, and contribute to the development of our all-in-one platform.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead research initiatives on LLM/VLM development, focusing on training, evaluation, data curation, benchmarking, and optimization techniques
  • Develop and execute strategic plans for advancing AI/ML capabilities within Oumi's open-source platform
  • Publish high-impact research in top-tier conferences and journals (e.g. NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, ICLR, …), contributing significant advancements to open AI
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with academic institutions, research labs, and individual scholars to create a robust network of open science contributors
  • Mentor junior researchers and engineers on best practices, sharing expertise to foster growth and development within the team

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field (Machine Learning/AI)
  • Extensive publication history in top-tier AI/ML conferences and journals
  • Proven leadership skills, having led research efforts and managed projects to successful outcomes
  • Deep understanding of machine learning concepts (deep learning frameworks like PyTorch)
  • Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and/or vision language models (VLMs)
  • Strong familiarity with open-source projects, a passion for contributing to the community
  • Self-starter who can work independently, take ownership of initiatives, and drive results
  • Share Oumi's values: Beneficial for all, Customer-obsessed, Radical Ownership, Exceptional Teammates, Science-grounded
What we offer:
  • Equity in a high-growth startup
  • Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
  • 21 days PTO
  • Regular team offsites and events

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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