Research Scientist

Google is a global technology company leading in AI research and cloud computing solutions.
Machine Learning
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
AI

Description For Research Scientist

Google is seeking a Research Scientist to join the Kaggle team, focusing on advancing AI/ML research and evaluation methods. This role combines cutting-edge research with practical applications in machine learning, particularly in LLMs and generative AI. As part of Google's Cloud AI Research team, you'll work on unique problems that impact various industries including tech, healthcare, finance, and retail.

The position offers an opportunity to shape the future of AI benchmarking and evaluation through Kaggle's platform. You'll collaborate with top researchers from Google DeepMind and external institutions, contributing to the development of new research methods and algorithms. The role involves both theoretical research and practical implementation, with opportunities to publish papers and present at prestigious conferences.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Computer Science or related field, strong programming skills in languages like Python or Java, and experience with machine learning research. You'll be part of a team that's establishing Kaggle Research as a leader in building earned trust through community validation of AI.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to combine academic research with real-world impact. You'll have the freedom to pursue innovative ideas while working with world-class researchers and engineers. The position offers the unique opportunity to influence how AI models are evaluated and benchmarked, contributing to the broader AI research community while working at one of the world's leading technology companies.

Working at Google means joining a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a strong commitment to work-life balance and professional development. You'll have access to Google's extensive resources and the opportunity to work on projects that can significantly impact the field of AI research.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Research Scientist

  • Collaborate with Kaggle Research team to create next generation benchmarking and evaluation methods for AI/ML
  • Work with Kaggle Competitions team to expand platform for LLM Benchmarks and community evaluations
  • Collaborate with Google DeepMind Researchers and external researchers
  • Contribute to development and deployment of new research methods and algorithms
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers
  • Publish research papers and present at conferences and workshops
  • Collaborate with engineering, design, and product leadership to improve Kaggle's product

Requirements For Research Scientist

Python
JavaScript
Java
  • PhD degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • One or more scientific publication submission(s) for conferences, journals, or public repositories
  • Coding experience in Python, JavaScript, R, Java, or C++
  • 2 years of coding experience preferred
  • 1 year of experience owning and initiating research agendas preferred
  • Experience with LLMs and GenAI models and methods preferred
  • Demonstrated expertise in benchmarking, evaluation, and empirical methods preferred

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