World Labs
Research Scientist (Generative Modeling)
San Francisco
Sponsorship not specified$250k-$325kDetected 83 days ago
PythonNode.jsMachine LearningTensorFlowPyTorchComputer VisionLLMsA/B TestingSystems EngineeringResearchMentoring
About the role
- We are looking for a talented Research Scientist with a strong background in generative modeling, particularly diffusion models, to join our modeling team.
- This role is ideal for candidates with deep expertise in diffusion models applied to images, videos, or 3D assets and scenes.
- Data curation for pretraining or post-training
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and train large-scale diffusion models for generating 3D worlds
- Develop and experiment with large-scale diffusion models to add novel control signals, adapt to target aesthetic preferences, or distill for efficient inference
- Collaborate closely with research and product teams to understand and translate product requirements into effective technical roadmaps.
- We're building something bigger than any one person.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in generative modeling or applied ML roles, ideally at a startup or other fast-paced research environment
- Deep expertise in at least one area of generative modeling: pre-training, post-training, diffusion distillation, fine-tuning with new conditioning signals, etc for diffusion models
- Strong coding proficiency in Python and experience with GPU-accelerated computing.
- Ability to engage effectively with researchers and cross-functional teams, clearly translating complex technical ideas into actionable tasks and outcomes.
- Extensive experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow, especially in the context of diffusion models and other generative models
Nice to have
- Familiarity with large-scale training infrastructure (e.g., multi-node GPU clusters, distributed training environments).
- Led or been involved with the development or training of large-scale, state-of-the-art generative models
- Fearless Innovator: We need people who thrive on challenges and aren't afraid to tackle the impossible.
- Resilient Builder: Impacting Large World Models isn't a sprint
- it's a marathon with hurdles.
- Mission-Driven Mindset: Everything we do is in service of creating the best spatially intelligent AI systems, and using them to empower people.
- We need team players who can harness the power of collective intelligence.
- We're hiring the brightest minds from around the globe to bring diverse perspectives to our cutting-edge work.
Compensation
- $250,000 - $325,000 base salary (good-faith estimate for San Francisco Bay Area upon hire
- Total Compensation
- Base salary plus equity awards
- Salary History
- We do not request or consider prior compensation in making offers
- Cal. Lab. Code §1197.5 (Equal Pay Act)
- $250,000 - $325,000 base salary (good-faith estimate for San Francisco Bay Area upon hire; actual offer based on experience, skills, and qualifications)
Benefits
- Base salary plus equity awards
Equal opportunity
- World Labs is an equal opportunity employer.
- We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
- We welcome all qualified applicants and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request.
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