Applied Research Engineer

Right Hire Consulting
  • San Francisco, California
    29 days ago

    Job Description

    Join the Future of Human-Centered AI

    Were on a mission to build the critical infrastructure powering the next generation of AI. Since 2018, weve led the charge in data-centric AI developmentcombining top-tier tools, expert data labeling, and scalable human feedback systems to shape frontier models.

    Our three integrated solutions fuel AI innovation:

    • Enterprise Platform & Tools: Advanced annotation tools and workflow automation for high-quality training data at scale.

    • Frontier Data Labeling Services: Expert-driven labeling for next-gen AI systems.

    • Expert Marketplace: A flexible, on-demand network of specialized annotators and domain experts.

    Why Join Us

    • High Impact: Work at a fast-paced, mission-driven company where your contributions matter.

    • Cutting-Edge Innovation: Tackle real challenges in AI alignment and human feedback systems.

    • Collaborative Excellence: Join a team of top researchers and engineers passionate about ethical AI.

    • Growth & Learning: Continuously learn, experiment, and grow your career in a high-caliber environment.

    • Clear Ownership: Take initiative, lead with autonomy, and see your work in production.

    What Youll Do

    • Develop novel methods to align AI systems with human intent using RLHF, DPO, and related approaches.

    • Design and build tools for collecting, evaluating, and optimizing human feedback in AI training.

    • Enhance data labeling pipelines through active learning, adaptive sampling, and AI-assisted workflows.

    • Analyze feedback types (demonstrations, comparisons, critiques) to improve model performance and safety.

    • Translate research into scalable, production-ready systems and contribute to platform innovation.

    • Publish at top ML/AI conferences and help shape industry best practices in alignment research.

    What You Bring

    • Masters or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field.

    • 3+ years of experience applying ML to real-world problems, preferably in alignment or human-in-the-loop systems.

    • Deep understanding of data-centric AI, frontier model training, and feedback optimization.

    • Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow).

    • A track record of research publications (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, etc.) is a strong plus.

    • Strong prototyping, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills.

    • Excellent communication and a collaborative mindset.

    Our Mission

    Were redefining how AI learns from humans. By combining machine learning, human-computer interaction, and ethical AI research, we ensure every system we build is responsible, effective, and aligned with real-world human values.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Francisco, California

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Scienceunmatched
    • Data Managementunmatched
    • Human-Computer Interactionunmatched
    • Lead Generationunmatched
    • Machine Learningunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Performance Modelingunmatched
    • Product Demonstrationunmatched
    • Production Systemsunmatched
    • Publicationsunmatched
    • Systems Scalabilityunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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