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Research Scientist

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Seekr

Seekr

51-200 employees

AI-driven reliability ratings for online content

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Social Impact
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$180k - $220kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Lab & Research
Interdisciplinary Research
Life Sciences
Required Skills
Python
Communications
R
Apache Spark
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Graduate degree (PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Computational Social Sciences, or other quantitative fields.
  • 3+ years of professional experience or equivalent experience in a research lab. Recent PhD graduates are especially encouraged.
  • Broad experience with various applications of NLP (part-of-speech tagging, dependency parsing, entity recognition and extraction etc.).
  • Broad experience in machine learning and statistical methods, in at least one of the following areas: experimental design, causal inference, machine learning, reinforcement learning, deep learning.
  • End-to-end experience in research projects, including study design, simulation/testing, data cleaning, data analysis, and reporting.
  • Proficient with Python or R.
  • Experience with Spark, PySpark.
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication.
Responsibilities
  • Partner with product managers, machine learning scientists and engineers to formalize appropriate research questions that are relevant to our News Platform.
  • Conduct independent research, perform extensive literature reviews, sort through prior published work to find potential solutions.
  • Design experiments and lead data collection efforts.
  • Work with substantial amounts of text data and leverage statistical and machine learning methods.
  • Communicate and transfer solutions to production together with scientists and engineers.
  • Communicate ideas, methods, opportunities, and results to cross functional partners.

Seekr provides a service that uses artificial intelligence to evaluate the reliability of online content and identify its political leanings. The main feature is the Seekr Score, which rates the trustworthiness of information based on analysis from an AI engine trained by journalists and data scientists. This AI also offers a Political Lean Indicator to show the content's bias, along with Direct Quotes and Filters to help users find quality information more quickly. Seekr caters to individuals seeking reliable information and businesses needing to verify the accuracy of their content. Unlike other information services, Seekr focuses on combating misinformation and fake news, making its offerings particularly relevant today. The service is available through a mobile app that prioritizes user privacy, and the company likely earns revenue through app downloads, premium features, and advertising.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$158M

Headquarters

Vienna, Virginia

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

10%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Seekr's strategic partnerships with companies like LiveOne and OneValley expand its reach and application across various industries.
  • The introduction of the Align platform and its rapid adoption by top brands indicate strong market demand and potential for significant revenue growth.
  • The company's ability to secure patents for its technology underscores its innovative capabilities and potential for long-term competitive advantage.

What critics are saying

  • The reliance on AI for content evaluation may face skepticism and resistance from users who distrust automated systems.
  • The competitive landscape for AI-driven content evaluation is growing, with potential new entrants posing a threat to Seekr's market share.

What makes Seekr unique

  • Seekr's AI-driven Seekr Score and Political Lean Indicator provide a unique combination of reliability and bias assessment, setting it apart from traditional search engines.
  • The company's focus on privacy-first mobile browsing ensures user data protection, a significant advantage in today's privacy-conscious market.
  • Seekr's recent patent for the Civility Score™ in audio content evaluation further diversifies its offerings and showcases its innovative edge.