Research Scientist

Responsibilities:  

• Incubate foundation techniques for AGI, including new model structure, optimization techniques and distributed learning algorithms;
• Incubate game-changing Al applications which will create huge potential business impact;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve unique product problems;
• Communicate technical concepts clearly in team discussions and presentations for technical and nontechnical audiences;
• Foster growth in the Al research community by contributing to research papers for conferences and journals; 
• Receive mentorship and provide insights drive innovation with experienced researchers and team members; 
• Train Large Language models for edge usage;
• Optimize model efficiency on distribute system; 
• Prepare high quality data for model improvement;
• Build AI-first application on ZOOM workload; and 
• Build foundation models for ZOOM workload.

What we're looking for:

• Requires a Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Mechanical Engineering, a related field, or a foreign degree equivalent;
• Must have 1 year of experience in job offered or related occupation;
• Must have 1 year of experience in utilizing Python programming to prepare training data, create new model structure, and algorithms;
• Must have 1 year of experience in utilizing Pytorch to train and optimize our model with our collected data;
• Must have 1 year of experience in utilizing CUDA and quantization to optimize both training and inference;
• Must have 1 year of experience in transformers, training, inference, improving model structure;
• Must have 1 year of experience in distributed System, debugging, optimization;
• Must have 1 year of experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP);
• Must have 1 year of experience in Language Model, improving model efficiency, inference performance, improving accuracy of the model;
• Must have 1 year of experience in GPT/LLM prompt; and
• Must have 1 year of experience in data augmentation for model training.
• Telecommuting work arrangement permitted: position may work in various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. Position does not require domestic or international travel.

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In addition to the base salary and/or OTE listed Zoom has a Total Direct Compensation philosophy that takes into consideration; base salary, bonus and equity value.

Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience.

We also have a location based compensation structure;  there may be a different range for candidates in this and other locations.

Ways of Working
Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.

Benefits
As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click Learn for more information.

About Us
Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars.
We’re problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Find room to grow with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Our Commitment​

At Zoom, we believe great work happens when people feel supported and empowered. We’re committed to fair hiring practices that ensure every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, let us know—we’re here to support you at every step.

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

If you need assistance navigating the interview process due to a medical disability, please submit an Accommodations Request Form and someone from our team will reach out soon. This form is solely for applicants who require an accommodation due to a qualifying medical disability. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed.

Think of this opportunity as a marathon, not a sprint! We're building a strong team at Zoom, and we're looking for talented individuals to join us for the long haul. No need to rush your application – take your time to ensure it's a good fit for your career goals. We continuously review applications, so submit yours whenever you're ready to take the next step.