Hewlett Packard Labs - Research Scientist - Generative AI - Early Career

Hewlett Packard Enterprise • Santa Barbara, CA

221d • $101,900 - $234,500

About The Position

This role has been designed as ‘Onsite' with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Physics, Mathematics, or other related fields.
• 3-5 years working experience with training and fine-tuning generative AI models including LLMs, diffusion models, or Energy-Based Models.
• Proven track record of research in generative models, demonstrated through publications, patents, or publicly available projects.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in AI research, such as Python, and experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms and principles, especially in the context of generative AI.
• Strong mathematical background, with excellent skills in areas such as statistics, probability, linear algebra.
• Creative and analytical thinking abilities, with a passion for solving complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly and engaging with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of computational physics, statistical physics, or quantum physics, and how to apply these principles to develop innovative AI algorithms and models.
• Experience in interdisciplinary research, applying AI to quantitative disciplines or applications such as physics, chemistry, biology, healthcare, environmental science, or financial markets.
• Background in discrete optimization, combinatorial optimization, Monte Carlo methods, quantum-inspired algorithms, and applying these disciplines to enhance AI models.
• Programming experience in high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms, GPU computing, or FPGA computing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research in generative AI, including but not limited to designing algorithms for pre-training and post-training current autoregressive and diffusion models for multimodal data.
• Design, implement, and validate new algorithms and models for augmented LLMs, pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities.
• Developing and prototyping novel algorithms for fine-turning, retrieval augmented generation, and in-context learning for various generative models.
• Developing algorithms for training and inference in Energy-Based Models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply research findings to develop new products or enhance existing ones.
• Publish research papers in top-tier journals and conferences, sharing findings with the broader scientific community.
• Stay abreast of the latest AI research and trends, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Mentor junior researchers and engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept implementations to demonstrate the potential of research findings.
• Engage with the academic community by attending conferences, workshops, and seminars.

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development: Programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have.
• Unconditional Inclusion: A culture that celebrates individual uniqueness and values varied backgrounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree