
About Elicit
Your AI-powered research assistant for better insights
Key Highlights
- Raised $31 million in seed funding
- Headquartered in downtown Oakland, CA
- Automates research by organizing academic literature
- Flexible vacation policy with a minimum of 20 days/year
Elicit is an AI research assistant designed to enhance scientific inquiry by automating the discovery and organization of academic literature. Headquartered in downtown Oakland, CA, Elicit was born from the non-profit Ought and has raised $31 million in seed funding to date. The platform empowers re...
🎁 Benefits
Elicit offers a flexible work environment with options to work remotely or from the Oakland office, alongside a flexible vacation policy recommending ...
🌟 Culture
Elicit fosters a unique culture focused on enhancing scientific research through machine learning, encouraging innovation and collaboration. The compa...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Elicit is hiring a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to develop innovative ML systems for scientific reasoning. You'll work with Python, TensorFlow, and PyTorch to enhance data extraction and model evaluation. This role requires significant experience in machine learning and data analysis.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in machine learning and data analysis, with experience in developing and deploying ML models that solve complex problems. Your expertise in Python and frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch allows you to create efficient and scalable solutions. You understand the importance of data quality and are skilled in curating datasets for model training and evaluation.
You are comfortable working with language models and have experience in composing multiple calls to achieve complex tasks. Your analytical mindset helps you set up evaluation metrics that accurately reflect model performance and improvements. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to drive impactful projects.
Desirable
Experience with large-scale data processing and familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP would be a plus. You are also open to exploring new methodologies and technologies that can enhance the reasoning capabilities of ML systems.
What you'll do
As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Elicit, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing ML systems that support scientific reasoning and decision-making. You will curate datasets for fine-tuning models, ensuring that the data used is relevant and of high quality. Your role will involve composing complex workflows that utilize language models to extract insights from vast amounts of research data.
You will set up and monitor evaluation metrics to assess the performance of your models, making iterative improvements based on your findings. Collaborating with researchers and product teams, you will help translate complex questions into actionable insights, contributing to the development of tools that empower users to make evidence-backed decisions.
What we offer
Elicit offers competitive compensation packages, including equity options that reflect our commitment to employee growth and success. You will have the opportunity to work in a flexible environment, with options for remote work within US timezones. We foster a culture of innovation and encourage you to bring your ideas to the table, helping us shape the future of scientific reasoning.
Join us in our mission to build a transparent and systematic approach to reasoning at scale. We believe in the power of diverse teams and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Together, we can make a significant impact in the world of research and decision-making.
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