Research Scientist, Curio

As a Research Scientist at Curio, your responsibilities will range from identifying impactful research problems, conducting experiments, and verifying research ideas. You'll specifically focus on enhancing LLM personalization and user intent understanding, working collaboratively with other research and product teams to bring improved capabilities to lifecycle products.

To qualify for the Research Scientist role at Curio, you’ll need a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related quantitative field. A strong foundation in machine learning, natural language processing, and information retrieval is essential, as well as prior publications in top-tier conferences such as NeurIPS and ICML.

At Curio, Research Scientists have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking AI projects. You’ll collaborate across geographical boundaries, potentially allowing you to grow your career in multiple directions, including leadership roles and specialization in emerging research areas in artificial intelligence.

Curio fosters a collaborative and inclusive team environment where diverse perspectives are valued. You'll be part of a multi-functional team dedicated to pushing the limits of AI technology and working together to solve complex real-world challenges in a supportive setting.

Curio offers a robust range of benefits to its Research Scientists, which includes enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and comprehensive health insurance. Additionally, you’ll enjoy a conducive work environment with excellent facilities, such as an on-site gym and healthy food options.

When planning research projects, it's essential to start with a clear understanding of the problem you want to solve. Outline your objectives, conduct a literature review for existing work, and then design your experiments systematically. Be prepared to demonstrate your research methods and the impact of your findings during the interview.

In your answer, detail your experience with specific machine learning platforms like TensorFlow or JAX. Discuss any projects you've worked on, the challenges you faced, and how you overcame them, showing your hands-on expertise and problem-solving skills.

Discuss any previous work focusing on LLM personalization, including any data you used, models you implemented, and insights you gained. Be sure to highlight measurable results and the significance of your contributions to broader applications.

To answer, emphasize your communication and teamwork skills. Provide examples of past collaborations across different expertise, showcasing how you coordinated efforts, aligned objectives, and achieved successful outcomes together.

For this question, think creatively about a research idea you believe could significantly improve AI applications. Outline the idea's potential benefits and how you would go about implementing it, demonstrating your ability to drive innovation.

Emphasize the importance of ethics in AI research. Discuss methods you've used to ensure that your work adheres to ethical guidelines, such as considering the implications of your research findings on various stakeholders and involving ethical review processes when necessary.

Highlight a specific challenge, your approach to tackling it, and the outcomes of your efforts. This response should illustrate your critical thinking skills, perseverance, and the ability to adapt when faced with obstacles.

Discuss the methodologies you are most comfortable with, whether it's reinforcement learning, supervised fine-tuning, or others. Provide examples where you successfully applied these methodologies and the results achieved to showcase your expertise.

Mention strategies such as attending conferences, following relevant journals, joining online communities, and collaborating with other researchers. Staying current is vital to sparking innovative research ideas and ensuring your work remains relevant.

In your response, align your values with Curio’s mission and culture. Express enthusiasm about contributing to meaningful AI advancements and how Curio's diverse and collaborative environment resonates with your professional goals.