Google Research is seeking a Senior Staff Research Scientist specializing in ML Theory to join their Learning Theory team. This role is dedicated to advancing the theoretical foundations of machine learning, focusing on fundamental learning theory problems significant to Google. The ideal candidate will have expertise in areas such as learning theory, statistical learning theory, optimization, decision making under uncertainty, reinforcement learning, and general theory and algorithms.
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The role requires a PhD in Computer Science or a related field, with at least 6 years of experience leading research agendas across multiple teams or projects. Strong programming skills and experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch are preferred.
This position offers an opportunity to work on real-world problems spanning the breadth of computer science, contribute to the wider research community, and make significant impacts on Google's products and the field of machine learning as a whole.
Google Research is building the next generation of intelligent systems for all Google products, collaborating closely with other teams across the company. The work environment is dynamic, adapting to the fast-paced business needs of the world.
Google is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates regardless of background. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits, with a base salary range of $237,000-$337,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits for this full-time position.