Full-Time

Research Scientist

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Seekr

Seekr

51-200 employees

AI-driven reliability ratings for online content

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$180k - $220kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Value

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

100% remote position - work from where you like.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Python
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 quickly. Seekr caters to individuals seeking reliable information and businesses needing accurate data, addressing the growing concern over misinformation online. The service is available through a mobile app that prioritizes user privacy, and the company likely earns revenue from app downloads, premium features, and advertising. Seekr's goal is to help users navigate the vast online information landscape more effectively by providing trustworthy content.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$176.1M

Headquarters

Vienna, Virginia

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-7%

2 year growth

-4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Carahsoft expands Seekr's AI solutions into the public sector.
  • SeekrFlow enables businesses to independently train and deploy AI applications.
  • Exclusive partnership with Equativ enhances visibility into content suitability for brands.

What critics are saying

  • Competitors like Intel may outpace Seekr with advanced AI technologies.
  • SeekrFlow faces competition from similar AI platforms, affecting user adoption.
  • Civility Score's focus on audio may limit appeal for broader content evaluation.

What makes Seekr unique

  • Seekr's AI platform evaluates content against transparent, industry-specific standards.
  • The Seekr Score rates online content reliability and reveals political bias.
  • Seekr's Civility Score evaluates personal attacks in audio content, enhancing brand safety.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Remote Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employee Equity Program

Company Bonus Plan