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Principal Applied Scientist, Foundation AI Assets (FAI)

Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesFull-time$199k–$269k2026-10-15 → 2026-10-19

Core

Define research directions for Nova foundational models (LLMs) and develop frontier quality assets for training and evaluating GenAI models.

Role type

Principal Applied Scientist (Foundation AI Assets)

Builds

Nova foundational models and GenAI training/evaluation assets

Domain

Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Deep Learning

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Deep learning, Generative AI, Predictive modeling, Algorithm design, Java, C++, Python, Scientific leadership, Mentoring

Preferred skills

Novel algorithm creation, State-of-the-art research, Peer-reviewed publications, Complexity analysis

Technologies

Java, C++, Python

Responsibilities

Define key research directions, Conduct rigorous experiments, Publish results, Translate research into practice, Lead scientific reviews, Mentor scientists and leads

Seniority

Principal, hands-on scientific leader & mentor