ML Research Scientist

Machine Learning Research Scientist

Location: Hybrid - SOLU,Seattle, WA)

Compensation: $190-230k base comp, + start up equity

Our Seattle based client, a fast‑growing early‑stage team, is seeking a Machine Learning Research Scientist to drive high‑impact research at the core of a next‑generation AI inference platform. If you're passionate about advancing efficiency, generative models, and real‑world ML systems, this role offers rare depth and ownership. If you're excited to push the boundaries of efficient AI and shape the future of inference, we'd love to connect.

What You'll Do

• Lead applied research initiatives in generative AI and model efficiency
• Prototype and implement novel ML techniques for large‑scale inference
• Design experiments, analyze results, and translate findings into production‑ready solutions
• Collaborate with ML, systems, and software engineers to bring research to life

What You Bring

• PhD in CS, CE, or related field
• 3+ years leading ML research with publications in top conferences/journals
• Experience with LLMs, VLMs, or generative model architectures
• Strong Python or C++ skills and deep experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
• Ability to work across research and engineering in a fast‑moving environment

Bonus Skills

• Research in model efficiency, compression, or optimization
• Experience with profiling, performance analysis, or cloud‑scale ML systems
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms

Why This Role

• Foundational impact on a next‑gen AI platform
• Highly collaborative, interdisciplinary team
• Competitive compensation + meaningful early‑stage equity
• Comprehensive benefits, FTO, parental leave, wellness + commuter perks

Prime Team Partners is an equal opportunity employer. Prime Team Partners does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy status, gender, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable state or federal civil rights laws. For contract positions, hired candidates will be employed by Prime Team for the duration of the contract period and be eligible for our company benefits. Benefits include medical, dental and vision. Employees are covered at 75%. We offer a 401K after 6 months, we do not provide paid holidays or PTO, sick time is offered in accordance with local laws. This position is open until filled.