Applied Algorithms Researcher
Remote • San Francisco, United States • full_time
Posted 1y ago
About the job
Codegen seeks Applied Algorithms Researchers to push the boundaries of what GPT-4 and subsequent models can achieve, focusing on the core research machine and algorithms for code generation. This includes evaluation flows, multi-agent architectures, and code modification methodologies. The ideal candidate possesses a blend of academic research experience in AI from the pre-LLM era, hands-on software engineering outside academia, and a specific research interest in code generation and multi-agent systems. We value individuals who are prolific in developing research code to production quality and capable of self-guided research. This role is perfect for someone passionate about the rapid progress in AI, who prefers the dynamism of a cutting-edge research environment over traditional academia.
Responsibilities
- Expand AI capabilities, including setting up evaluation flows, developing core algorithms for knowledge management and updates, and establishing the core architecture for generating AI-driven solutions.
- Prototype new solutions and collaborate with the engineering team to transition these into production.
- Engage in significant exploratory data analysis and work closely with senior software engineers to implement sophisticated algorithms.
Requirements
- Academic research experience in AI, preferably before the large language model (LLM) era.
- Software engineering experience outside the university, ideally in applied research settings.
- Focused research interest in code generation and multi-agent systems.
- Proven ability to develop research code and elevate it to production quality.
- Self-guided research capabilities.
- Strong desire to contribute to fast-paced AI advancements outside of academia.