Senior Research Scientist, Fundamental Generative AI

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$192,000–$304,750 / yr
Posted
162 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role $248k
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This role pays more than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $186,025–$254,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $248k versus about $220k for comparable roles.

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Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · Senior Research Scientist, Fundamental Generative AI

As a Senior Research Scientist, Fundamental Generative AI, you will join the fundamental generative AI research team at NVIDIA Research to push boundaries in generative models. You will research, design, and implement novel, large-scale generative AI methods while publishing original research and collaborating with internal teams and product groups. The role focuses on advancing generative AI methods for biomolecular design, specifically targeting small molecule, protein, and RNA design, as well as other scientific applications under the GenAI4Science initiative. To succeed, you must possess a strong mathematical foundation and expertise in building models for molecules, molecular dynamics, proteins, or RNA. Required technical skills include proficiency in Python, C++, CUDA parallel programming, and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch. You will translate complex research into technology for product groups while contributing to the field through conference presentations and publications.

What does a Research Scientist earn?

Median $216250 from 42 postings across 13 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Research, design, and implement novel large-scale generative AI methods.
  • Publish original research in top machine learning and AI for science venues.
  • Develop generative models specifically for biomolecular design including small molecules, proteins, and RNA.
  • Advance generative AI methods for other scientific applications under the GenAI4Science initiative.
  • Translate and transfer developed technologies to internal product groups.
  • Represent the organization by speaking at industry conferences and events.

What we're looking for

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of relevant industry or postdoc research experience.
  • Excellent knowledge of the theory and practice of generative AI.
  • Experience building generative models for molecules, molecular dynamics, proteins, RNA, or other scientific data.
  • Strong mathematical foundation to analyze and develop novel models.
  • Proficiency in Python, C++, and parallel programming such as CUDA.
  • Knowledge of deep learning frameworks like PyTorch.
  • Outstanding research track record with a history of publishing at top venues.

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