Research Program Manager, Pre-training
Core
Embed within pre-training ML and Data teams to accelerate frontier model development by building programs, processes, and coordination structures that connect research and engineering efforts.
Role type
Senior Research Program Manager (Pre-training)
Builds
Coherent research programs and operational rhythms for pre-training ML and Data teams
Domain
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Pre-training
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Technical program management, research operations, ML engineering, experiment planning, data pipeline coordination, model architecture understanding, scaling strategies, stakeholder management, cross-team coordination, process design
Preferred skills
First-responder mentality, high agency, navigating ambiguity, building from zero to one
Technologies
Pre-training ML, Data pipelines, Model architecture, Training runs, Checkpoints
Responsibilities
Embed within pre-training teams to understand technical landscape and build trust; Drive end-to-end execution of complex cross-team research initiatives; Coordinate operational rhythm including experiment prioritization and scheduling; Equip leadership with actionable recommendations on technical tradeoffs; Build lightweight processes for cross-team handoffs and config management; Act as connective tissue between pre-training, mid-training, post-training, and infrastructure teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
