AGI RL Research Engineer: Build & Benchmark Next-Gen Models

Posted 2 days ago

astera instituteBerkeley (CA)

Computer and Information Research Scientists Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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About the role

Astera Institute in Berkeley is seeking a machine learning research engineer to lead reinforcement learning experiments, train state-of-the-art models, and develop architectures. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of relevant experience or a PhD in a related field, alongside strong programming skills. This role emphasizes collaboration within a small team, focusing on critical AGI challenges and exploring innovative approaches to machine learning.

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