Senior Research Scientist
MongoDB · Sydney, Australia · PTO Research
senior
machine learning
Research Scientist
ic
Phd's Hybrid
About this role
MongoDB is hiring a senior-level Research Scientist in the machine learning function based in Sydney, Australia (hybrid). The posting calls out experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, MongoDB. Listed education preference: a Ph.D. or equivalent.
- Role
- Research Scientist
- Function
- machine learning
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Education
- Ph.D. preferred
- Department
- PTO Research
AI Summary
Conduct cutting-edge machine learning research in code-oriented LLMs, agentic systems, reinforcement learning, and reasoning models. Publish in top-tier conferences, collaborate with research and engineering teams to translate research into commercial database products, and mentor intern researchers. Requires Ph.D. in Computer Science with proven track record of impactful publications.
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Job description
from MongoDB careersWe seek an exceptional researcher specializing in Machine Learning with particular expertise in areas such as Code-oriented LLMs, Agentic Systems, Reinforcement Learning and Reasoning Models. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong track record of publishing in top-tier conferences and journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL).
We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Sydney for our hybrid working model.
Responsibilities
- Conduct cutting-edge research in Machine Learning in areas such as Code LLMs, Reasoning Models, Agentic Systems and Reinforcement Learning
- Publish influential research outcomes in top-tier Machine Learning conferences and journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL)
- Collaborate closely with other Research Scientists and Research Engineers, as well as our Engineering teams to translate cutting-edge research into practical solutions applicable in commercial database products
- Mentor intern researchers, fostering a collaborative and productive research environment
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field with a specialization in Machine Learning
- Proven track record of impactful research publications in top-tier Machine Learning conferences and journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL)
- Post-PhD industry experience of applying computer science concepts to large scale software development problems is a plus
- Experience in building research prototypes and conducting rigorous empirical studies to validate theoretical models
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