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Dataset Engineering

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Runway AI

Runway AI

201-500 employees

Develops multimodal AI tools for creatives

AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$260k - $325kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Airflow
Tensorflow
Pytorch
SQL
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 4+ years of relevant experience in machine learning or dataset engineering, ideally with multimodal datasets
  • Experience with running and optimizing models offline at large scale
  • Excellent data modeling skills and experience with data curation
  • Proficiency in model finetuning and optimization for data preprocessing
  • Strong data analysis and SQL skills
  • Experience in creating evaluations and running benchmark analyses
  • Solid knowledge of at least one machine learning framework (e.g. PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow)
  • Very strong programming skills and ability to write clean and maintainable code
  • Deep interest in building human-in-the-loop systems for creativity
  • Ability to rapidly prototype solutions and iterate on them with tight product deadlines
  • Strong familiarity with tools such as Ray, Kubernetes, Airflow, Prefect
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain large-scale, multimodal datasets for training and evaluating models
  • Optimize models for data preprocessing tasks
  • Create and run evaluations and benchmark analyses for datasets and models
  • Implement fast iteration cycles and feedback loops to continuously improve model datasets
  • Work with a world-class research team to push the boundaries of content creation
  • Evaluate new datasets and models for upstream data tasks that feed into our products

Runway Research develops multimodal Artificial Intelligence systems that enhance human creativity. Their tools can transform text into images, create new images from existing ones, and generate videos from text, allowing creative professionals like filmmakers and brands to produce visual content without traditional filming. This capability makes content creation faster and more cost-effective. Runway Research differentiates itself in the generative AI market by offering a comprehensive suite of tools that can also perform tasks like frame interpolation and custom AI training. The company's goal is to empower users to explore new storytelling possibilities through AI technology.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$232M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

48%

2 year growth

208%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Lionsgate could expand Runway's influence in the entertainment industry.
  • Growing demand for AI-driven video tools enhances Runway's market potential.
  • The talent network platform may increase user base and brand visibility.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Google's Veo 2 and OpenAI's Sora threatens Runway's market share.
  • Meta's Movie Gen could drive down prices, impacting Runway's pricing strategy.
  • Backlash from eliminating storyboard artists may harm Runway's reputation.

What makes Runway AI unique

  • Runway offers unique AI tools for text-to-video and image-to-video transformations.
  • The talent network platform connects AI filmmakers with brands and agencies.
  • Advanced AI camera controls and facial expression features set Runway apart from competitors.

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