Senior Research Scientist
Core
Lead R&D for deep learning models tailored for large-scale email and communication data to deliver personalized, intelligent experiences.
Role type
Senior Applied ML Researcher (NLP & Generative AI)
Builds
Scalable training workflows, optimized foundation models, and production-grade NLP systems for Yahoo Mail.
Domain
Consumer Internet / Natural Language Processing / Generative AI
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Transformer architectures, LLM fine-tuning (LoRA, adapters), knowledge distillation, model evaluation frameworks, Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, scalable data pipelines
Preferred skills
On-device model optimization, agent frameworks, reinforcement learning, distributed training, cloud platforms (GCP/AWS)
Technologies
PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, GCP, LoRA, adapters
Responsibilities
Drive R&D of deep learning models for email data; Fine-tune open-source foundation models using parameter-efficient techniques; Design knowledge distillation workflows; Develop robust evaluation frameworks (LLM-as-a-judge); Build scalable training workflows; Explore agent-based systems and generative AI roadmaps; Mentor junior researchers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship
