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Genai Research Scientist

Updated on 9/7/2024

Databricks

Databricks

5,001-10,000 employees

Unified data, analytics, and AI platform

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$166k - $225kAnnually

+ Annual Performance Bonus + Equity

Entry, Junior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Lab & Research
Interdisciplinary Research
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Are comfortable working with large-scale LLMs in the 10s to 100s of billions of parameters.
  • Have solid ML and RL software engineering and scientific research skills.
  • Have produced novel research related to fine-tuning LLMs or improving upon pre-trained LLMs.
  • Have specialized expertise in topics like fine-tuning, RLHF, LLM tool-use, etc.
  • Are passionate about getting your work into the hands of real users and - more broadly - democratizing access to modern AI technology.
  • Are motivated by working on LLM research that - contrary to the general trend in the field - will be disclosed to the public.
  • Have strong communication skills and a desire to work on a small, fast-paced team.
Responsibilities
  • Keeping up to date with the research literature and thinking beyond the state of the art to address the needs of our users.
  • Developing and implementing methods that extend and improve model capabilities, reliability, and safety.
  • Rigorously evaluating these methods, communicating the results of your findings, and putting those that are useful into production.

Databricks provides a Lakehouse Platform integrating data management, analytics, and AI capabilities across a range of industries. Employing tools like Delta Lake and Databricks SQL enhances operational efficiency and precision. As a workplace, it offers a collaborative and technology-driven environment, promoting growth through cutting-edge machine learning solutions and a commitment to leading the industry in data innovation. This makes it an inspiring place for tech professionals to advance their careers in a vibrant and forward-thinking setting.

Company Stage

Series I

Total Funding

$4.2B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

79%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The $1 billion acquisition of Tabular is likely to enhance Databricks' data management capabilities and market reach.
  • The development and launch of the DBRX generative AI model, with a $10 million investment, underscores Databricks' dedication to leading in AI technology.
  • High-profile investments from figures like Nancy Pelosi indicate strong confidence in Databricks' growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The integration of Tabular's team and technology could face challenges, potentially disrupting operations.
  • The competitive landscape in AI and data analytics is intense, with major players like Google and Microsoft posing significant threats.

What makes Databricks unique

  • Databricks' acquisition of Tabular, founded by the creators of Apache Iceberg, strengthens its position in the open lakehouse market.
  • The launch of DBRX, an open-source LLM that outperforms GPT-3.5 and Llama 2, showcases Databricks' commitment to cutting-edge AI innovation.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with AVEVA for industrial AI, highlight Databricks' ability to integrate and enhance diverse technological ecosystems.

Benefits

Extended health care including dental and vision

Life/AD&D and disability coverage

Equity awards

Flexible Vacation

Gym reimbursement

Annual personal development fund

Work headphones reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Business travel accident insurance

Paid Parental Leave