Specialized models and agents that execute real processes end-to-end, and compound in capability as your team uses them. Backed by General Catalyst.
About the role
We're looking for a Research Scientist to advance the core methods behind Nace AI's Small Language Models and metamodel framework. You'll work at the intersection of research and production, designing novel approaches to LLM adaptation, meta-learning, and hypernetworks, then carrying them from experimentation into systems that power Nace Data Intelligence and the Nace SLM Cloud.
What they're looking for
- 3+ years of combined research and engineering experience in machine learning, including hands-on work with language models.Direct experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) or Vision-Language Models (VLMs) in research or production settings
- Strong research background in Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, or related disciplines with focus on language modeling
- Proven track record in solving complex problems in language understanding, generation, or multimodal AI using rigorous quantitative methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate research findings to diverse technical audiences
- Proficient programming skills in Python and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow), with experience in distributed training and model optimization
- 5+ years of experience conducting applied ML research, with a sustained record of taking novel methods from experimentation to working systems
More about this role
At Nace AI, we are redefining how professional services operate by delivering Sovereign Specialized Intelligence. As an applied research and product company, we equip enterprises with a comprehensive AI stack to build customized, secure intelligence tailored to their unique business needs.
Driven by advanced Small Language Models and our dynamic metamodel framework, our flagship platforms - Nace Data Intelligence and the Nace SLM Cloud - enable true end-to-end business process automation. The result is transformative ROI: professional services firms using Nace AI are currently recovering 1,000 hours per client engagement, drastically reducing overhead and accelerating delivery.
The work we are doing has a meaningful impact across industries, and every hire at Nace AI plays a critical role in shaping the company’s trajectory. This is a unique opportunity to join a high conviction AI company at an early stage and directly influence its growth.
If building a world-class AI team from the ground up excites you, we’d love to talk.
We're looking for a Research Scientist to advance the core methods behind Nace AI's Small Language Models and metamodel framework. You'll work at the...
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