Staff AI Research Engineer, Monetization

The role

You will join the Monetization team to build AI systems that improve the learning experience and drive business. You will develop and train bandit models and large-scale neural network models.

What you will do

• Join a full-stack team of frontend, backend, and other AI Research engineers.
• Contribute to the development and training of bandit models and large-scale neural network models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align models' outputs with company objectives.
• Participate in and help drive strategic product and business decision-making.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in machine learning.
• Mentor team members.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and efficient machine learning solutions.

Required qualifications

• Proven experience as an AI research engineer, for example, in LLMs, bandits, computer vision, or related fields.
• Strong background in training and fine-tuning large models in an applied setting.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with a focus on machine learning or artificial intelligence, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage and inspire a team.
• Deep understanding of machine learning concepts, frameworks, and best practices.

Nice to have

• Broad experience in AI/ML is highly desirable

About the company

Duolingo's mission is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available.