Research Engineer

Join our team at ASAPP, where we're developing transformative Vertical AI designed to improve customer experience. Recognized by Forbes AI 50, ASAPP designs generative AI solutions that transform the customer engagement practices of Fortune 500 companies. With our automation and simplified work processes, we empower people to reach their full potential and create exceptional experiences for everyone involved. Work with our team of talented researchers, engineers, scientists, and specialists to help solve some of the biggest and most complex problems the world is facing.
Research Engineers at ASAPP work to fundamentally advance the science of AI towards our goal of deploying domain specific real-world AI solutions, and to apply those advances to our products. They leverage the massive amounts of data generated by our products, and our ability to deploy AI features into real-world use to ask and address fundamental research questions critical to our product.
We are expanding our research team, and are looking for candidates with masters degrees, research experience in LLMs, outstanding communication skills, and strong software engineering skills.
If you thrive in an environment of deep thinking, impactful research, and startup-paced execution, ASAPP is an ideal environment for you. Please note that we can consider a hybrid or remote hire for this opportunity.

What you'll do

• Design, develop and evaluate novel techniques in AI to advance the capabilities and impact of ASAPP’s products.
• Collaborate with product & engineering teams to ensure the success of projects during the research phase and after.
• Build and maintain research datasets, infrastructure and toolkits
• Collaborate with other functions at ASAPP to identify research opportunities.

What you'll need

• A masters degree in any area of machine learning; or equivalent experience
• Relevant academic or industrial research experience
• The scientific curiosity and tenacity required to solve hard research problems.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment

What we'd like to see

• Peer reviewed publications in any area of machine learning
• Strong software engineering experience
• Experience fine-tuning LLMs
• Ability to maintain a fun, casual, professional and productive team atmosphere
• The ability to communicate in a courteous, tactful, and concise mannerEnthusiasm and the ability to thrive in an atmosphere of constant change

ASAPP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. If you have a disability and need assistance with our employment application process, please email us at work@tuhustle.com to obtain assistance.