ABOUT WRITER

Writer is the full-stack generative AI platform delivering transformative ROI for the world’s leading enterprises. Named one of the top 50 companies in AI by Forbes and one of the best places to work by Inc. Magazine, Writer empowers hundreds of customers like Accenture, Intuit, L’Oreal, Mars, Salesforce, and Vanguard to transform the way they work.
Writer’s fully integrated solution makes it easy to deploy secure and reliable AI applications and agents that solve mission-critical business challenges. Our suite of development tools is powered by Palmyra – Writer’s state-of-the-art family of LLMs — alongside our industry-leading graph-based RAG and customizable AI guardrails.
Founded in 2020 with office hubs in San Francisco, New York City, Austin, Chicago, and London, our team of over 250 employees thinks big and moves fast, and we’re looking for smart, hardworking builders and scalers to join us on our journey to create a better future of work.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: A Ph.D. or MS in Computer Science, AI, or a related field is highly preferred, but exceptional candidates with equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Experience with Scalable Applications: Experience building scalable applications with LLMs, using frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face, etc.
• Depth of Knowledge with RAG Implementation: Expertise in RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) implementation and improvements.
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ABOUT THIS ROLE

Writer is seeking an experienced AI Researcher to join our dynamic AI Research team. This role involves conducting state-of-the-art AI research initiatives, with a focus on large language models and reasoning agents. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advanced AI research and will contribute to the development and implementation of cutting-edge generative AI models and algorithms.
At Writer, we believe in using the power of AI to unlock the potential of the enterprise. With the help of our AI Research team, we can continue to build the most advanced language model available in the industry and revolutionize how companies interact with AI. We’re looking for a creative problem solver who has a deep understanding of generative AI and who can help us create powerful and meaningful applications our customers love.
If you’re passionate about using AI to transform the enterprise, then we want to hear from you.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct Cutting-Edge Research: Contribute to groundbreaking projects, particularly in the development, training, and ethical application of advanced language models. Push the boundaries of what’s possible in AI.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Keep up-to-date with the latest AI advancements and apply them to your work, ensuring Writer maintains its competitive edge.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with software engineers, data scientists, and other researchers to transform research into tangible evaluation metrics and product features, driving real-world impact.
• Develop and Optimize Models: Research, build, and train AI models, with a particular focus on large language models. Ensure efficient and effective model development using frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
• Contribute to Publications: Participate in the publication of high-impact research papers and represent Writer at top-tier conferences and industry events.
• Ensure Ethical Application: Maintain a strong focus on the ethical implications of AI and ensure that all research and development aligns with best practices.