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Oumi About Oumi : Oumi is on a mission to make frontier AI truly open for all. We are founded on the belief that AI will have a transformative impact on humanity, and that developing it collectively, in the open, is the best path forward to ensure that it is done efficiently and safely. What we do : Oumi provides an all-in-one platform to build state-of-the-art AI models, end to end, from data preparation to production deployment, empowering innovators to build cutting-edge models at any scale. Our Approach : Oumi is fundamentally an open-source first company, with open-collaboration across the community as a core principle. Our work is: Open Source First: All our platform and core technology is open source Research-driven: We conduct and publish original research in AI, collaborating with our community of academic research labs and collaborators Community-powered: We believe in the power of open-collaboration and welcome contributions from researchers and developers worldwide Role Overview : As a seasoned expert in GenAI research, you will spearhead our commitment to transparent, collaborative, and accessible AI research. You will lead initiatives focused on advancing state-of-the-art models for Large Language Models (LLMs), Vision Language Models (VLMs), and related technologies. What you’ll do : Research Leadership: Lead research initiatives on LLM/VLM development, focusing on training, evaluation, data curation, benchmarking, and optimization techniques. Strategic Research Planning: Develop and execute strategic plans for advancing AI/ML capabilities within Oumi's open-source platform. Research Publication: Publish high-impact research in top-tier conferences and journals. Academic Collaboration: Develop and maintain partnerships with academic institutions, research labs, and individual scholars to create a robust network of open science contributors. Mentorship & Guidance: Mentor junior researchers and engineers on best practices, sharing expertise to foster growth and development within the team. What you’ll bring : Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field (Machine Learning/AI). Publication Record: Extensive publication history in top-tier AI/ML conferences and journals Leadership Skills: Proven leadership skills, having led research efforts and managed projects to successful outcomes. Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of machine learning concepts (deep learning frameworks like PyTorch). Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and/or vision language models (VLMs). Open Source: Strong familiarity with open-source projects, a passion for contributing to the community. Initiative & Ownership: Self-starter who can work independently, take ownership of initiatives, and drive results. Values: Share Oumi's values: Beneficial for all, Customer-obsessed, Radical Ownership, Exceptional Teammates, Science-grounded. Benefits : Equity in a high-growth startup Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance 21 days PTO Regular team offsites and events Location : Hybrid work environment, with offices in: Seattle, WA Palo Alto, CA New York, NY
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Lead Research Scientist (Open Science)
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Oumi About Oumi : Oumi is on a mission to make frontier AI truly open for all. We are founded on the belief that AI will have a transformative impact on humanity, and that developing it collectively, in the open, is the best path forward to ensure that it is done efficiently and safely. What we do : Oumi provides an all-in-one platform to build state-of-the-art AI models, end to end, from data preparation to production deployment, empowering innovators to build cutting-edge models at any scale. Our Approach : Oumi is fundamentally an open-source first company, with open-collaboration across the community as a core principle. Our work is: Open Source First: All our platform and core technology is open source Research-driven: We conduct and publish original research in AI, collaborating with our community of academic research labs and collaborators Community-powered: We believe in the power of open-collaboration and welcome contributions from researchers and developers worldwide Role Overview : As a seasoned expert in GenAI research, you will spearhead our commitment to transparent, collaborative, and accessible AI research. You will lead initiatives focused on advancing state-of-the-art models for Large Language Models (LLMs), Vision Language Models (VLMs), and related technologies. What you’ll do : Research Leadership: Lead research initiatives on LLM/VLM development, focusing on training, evaluation, data curation, benchmarking, and optimization techniques. Strategic Research Planning: Develop and execute strategic plans for advancing AI/ML capabilities within Oumi's open-source platform. Research Publication: Publish high-impact research in top-tier conferences and journals. Academic Collaboration: Develop and maintain partnerships with academic institutions, research labs, and individual scholars to create a robust network of open science contributors. Mentorship & Guidance: Mentor junior researchers and engineers on best practices, sharing expertise to foster growth and development within the team. What you’ll bring : Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field (Machine Learning/AI). Publication Record: Extensive publication history in top-tier AI/ML conferences and journals Leadership Skills: Proven leadership skills, having led research efforts and managed projects to successful outcomes. Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of machine learning concepts (deep learning frameworks like PyTorch). Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and/or vision language models (VLMs). Open Source: Strong familiarity with open-source projects, a passion for contributing to the community. Initiative & Ownership: Self-starter who can work independently, take ownership of initiatives, and drive results. Values: Share Oumi's values: Beneficial for all, Customer-obsessed, Radical Ownership, Exceptional Teammates, Science-grounded. Benefits : Equity in a high-growth startup Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance 21 days PTO Regular team offsites and events Location : Hybrid work environment, with offices in: Seattle, WA Palo Alto, CA New York, NY
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