Principal AI Research Scientist

Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Tue, May 26, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Focusing on post-training alignment and reinforcement learning, the full-time Principal AI Research Scientist will develop novel algorithms, design experiments, and contribute to publications while working remotely or from various locations in the US, Canada, or Europe.

Key responsibilities
  • Lead post-training model development, including RLHF and long-horizon reasoning
  • Design and execute experiments to enhance model behavior and robustness
  • Collaborate with infrastructure teams to create scalable post-training workflows
Required qualifications
  • Deep expertise in reinforcement learning and post-training methods
  • Proven experience leading technical research teams in academic or industry settings
  • Strong intuition for model behavior and alignment challenges
  • PhD or equivalent research experience in ML, RL, AI, or a related field
  • Strong publication record in leading ML or AI venues

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