Forward Deployed Researcher
Core
Technical research partner for AI labs and enterprise teams, delivering AI evaluation, human data collection, and research projects from scoping to completion.
Role type
Senior IC applied AI researcher (evaluation & human data)
Builds
Bespoke research solutions, evaluation methodologies, data collection strategies, validation systems, and AI-assisted workflows
Domain
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Human-in-the-loop systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
LLM evaluation methodologies, human feedback system design, AI-assisted workflow design, rapid prototyping, research project execution, tooling development, ambiguous problem solving, technical communication
Preferred skills
Customer-facing consulting experience, mentoring technical colleagues, research publication experience
Technologies
LLMs, reinforcement learning environments, AI-assisted workflows
Responsibilities
Advise customers on AI evaluation and research strategy; Design and prototype bespoke evaluation and data collection solutions; Develop verifiers and validation frameworks; Translate research insights into product roadmap priorities; Mentor colleagues on advanced AI concepts; Collaborate with product and engineering teams to build usable applications
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
