Machine Learning Research Engineer (Remote)

Machine Learning Research Engineer (Remote) at HackerRank

At HackerRank, we empower over 2,500 prestigious companies across various industries to discover, hire, and upskill top developer talent through our innovative SaaS-based Developer Skills Platform. We are trailblazers in the developer skills market, proudly embodying the ethos of “Skills over Pedigree.” Our team is passionate about our mission and we are excited to add eager individuals to help us "Accelerate the World's Innovation" by prioritizing skills over pedigree. This is a Full-Time, Remote position based in the US.

About the Role

HackerRank is spearheading advancements in machine learning and data science. We are launching a pioneering data commercialization program to establish a comprehensive benchmark for evaluating large language models (LLMs) on coding challenges. We are searching for a highly skilled and motivated Research Engineer to join our team and lead this innovative initiative.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement benchmarks for assessing LLMs on coding challenges.
• Conduct research and experiments to evaluate the performance of various LLMs.
• Design and prepare evaluation metrics and methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate the benchmark into our overall data commercialization strategy.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in machine learning and LLMs to ensure our benchmarks and models remain state-of-the-art.
• Contribute to the development and deployment of cutting-edge machine learning models.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in machine learning with a strong focus on LLMs and natural language processing.
• Experience in evaluating machine learning models.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and knowledge of machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Passion for staying current with emerging trends and technologies in the field.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in benchmarking and performance evaluation of machine learning models.
• Knowledge of coding challenges and competitive programming.
• Published research in relevant fields.

Benefits & Perks

We offer a comprehensive package of competitive benefits and perks, including:

• One-time home office setup stipend
• Monthly Remote Work Enablement Stipend
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Wellbeing Benefits (Headspace, Cleo, etc.)
• Unlimited paid time off, paid leave for new parents, and flexible work hours
• Insurance for all employees (term life, personal accident, medical) along with medical insurance for their dependents
• Employee stock options, flexible work hours, and time off

About HackerRank

HackerRank is a Y Combinator alumnus backed by leading Silicon Valley VCs with over $100 million in funding. Our Developer Skills Platform has become the industry standard for assessing developer skills, serving 2,500+ companies and 23M+ developers globally. Companies like LinkedIn, Stripe, and Peloton use HackerRank to objectively evaluate skills, enabling efficient and high-quality hires. Developers trust HackerRank to transform their skills into lucrative opportunities. We pride ourselves on being data-driven, customer-focused, and dedicated to excellence in everything we do.

HackerRank is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, offering employment based on individual performance and qualifications without discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All information submitted will be kept confidential per EEO guidelines.

Compensation

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive salaries, quarterly performance incentives, equity (stock options), medical, dental, vision, life insurance, travel insurance, monthly work-from-home stipend, learning and development reimbursements, flexible remote-first work culture, 401(K), flexible time off, generous parental leave, and more. Under our flexible paid time off policy, you decide how much time you need based on your circumstances.

Base salary range: $160,000 - $180,000. Actual compensation may vary