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Senior Staff AI Engineer, AI Algorithm Foundations

LinkedIn is a professional networking platform transforming the professional world through innovative artificial intelligence solutions, serving over a billion members worldwide.
$191,000 - $315,000
Machine Learning
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Staff AI Engineer, AI Algorithm Foundations

LinkedIn's Core AI organization is seeking a Senior Staff AI Engineer to lead their AI Algorithm Foundations team, focusing on transforming the professional world through innovative artificial intelligence solutions. This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology and practical application, serving LinkedIn's billion-plus member base.

The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of professional networking through AI, working on next-generation recommender systems and large language models (LLMs). As a technical leader, you'll be responsible for developing and deploying sophisticated AI solutions while mentoring a team of senior and staff engineers.

The role requires deep expertise in machine learning, particularly in transformer architectures and LLMs, combined with strong leadership abilities. You'll be working in a hybrid environment, based in Sunnyvale, CA, with the flexibility to balance remote and office work. The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $191,000 to $315,000, plus additional benefits including equity and performance bonuses.

Key responsibilities include architecting AI solutions, leading technical initiatives, mentoring team members, and staying at the forefront of AI research. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of industry experience, with a proven track record in building large-scale AI systems and contributing to the field through publications or impactful projects.

LinkedIn offers a collaborative culture focused on innovation and impact, with opportunities to influence the direction of AI technology in the professional networking space. The role provides a platform to work on meaningful problems while advancing your career in one of the world's leading professional networks.

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Responsibilities For Senior Staff AI Engineer, AI Algorithm Foundations

  • Lead the development of next-generation recommender systems on top of foundational LLMs
  • Design and train large language models (LLMs) from scratch or adapt existing models
  • Drive architectural decisions for foundational model development and deployment
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify high-impact opportunities
  • Stay at the forefront of research in LLMs and related fields
  • Define and execute rigorous evaluation strategies

Requirements For Senior Staff AI Engineer, AI Algorithm Foundations

Python
  • 2+ years of experience as a Lead Engineer, Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, or similar Technical Leadership position
  • 5+ years of industry experience in AI or Machine Learning
  • BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline or equivalent practical experience
  • Expert-level understanding of deep learning architectures, particularly Transformer models
  • Strong programming skills in Python and relevant deep learning frameworks
  • Strong understanding of reinforcement learning techniques

Benefits For Senior Staff AI Engineer, AI Algorithm Foundations

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Generous health and wellness programs
  • Time away for employees of all levels
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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