Sr. Data Scientist - GenAI & LLM

Join Our Team as a Sr. Data Scientist Specializing in GenAI & LLM at Databricks

Location: This role is open for remote candidates, with a preference for those located in the Bay Area, although applicants across the U.S. are welcome to apply.

Overview of the Role

As part of the customer-focused Machine Learning (ML) Practice team at Databricks, you'll tackle challenging projects involving Large Language Models (LLMs) and help deliver cutting-edge solutions to our diverse clientele. Engage in exciting work ranging from building ML pipelines to deploying them in production environments and guiding long-term strategic ML initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop innovative LLM applications using customer data, including but not limited to, RAG architectures and natural language querying of structured data.
• Enhance data science workloads for our customers and implement robust MLOps systems across different domains.
• Provide consultancy on data architecture, tooling, and best practices to data science teams.
• Represent Databricks at leading technical conferences and contribute to community learning.
• Offer mentorship within the ML SME community and collaborate with our engineering and product divisions to help steer product directions.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Advanced knowledge in natural language processing, vector databases, LLM fine-tuning, and deployment using tools like HuggingFace and OpenAI.
• A minimum of 4 years in data science roles, with proven experience in using ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Demonstrated capability in building ML systems on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• A graduate degree in a quantitative field or equivalent practical experience, paired with excellent ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• A deep collaborative spirit and a passion for continual learning and innovation in the field of machine learning.
• (Preferred) Experience with Apache Spark™ in handling large-scale data sets.

Benefits of Joining Databricks

• Competitive health coverage including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Comprehensive financial security through 401(k) Plan, Equity Awards, and more.
• Support for a balanced life, including Flexible Time Off, Fitness Reimbursements, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Investment in your professional growth with Annual Career Development Funds.

Salary & Compensation Transparency

Databricks believes in fairness and transparency. For this role, the pay range is $124,800—$220,800 USD, depending on location and experience. Total compensation may include bonuses, equity, and access to our comprehensive benefits package.

About Databricks

Databricks is pioneering innovations in data and AI, trusted by over 10,000 organizations globally, including more than half of the Fortune 500. Our founders created leading open-source technologies such as Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake, and MLflow, driving transformative outcomes across industries.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Databricks, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and thriving workplace. We ensure our hiring practices adhere to principles of equality, providing a welcoming environment for everyone.

Join Us!

If you're driven by innovation and want to contribute to shaping the future of AI and data science, apply today to be part of our mission and transform the world with data and AI.