Research Scientist - Frontier Benchmarks
Snorkel AI · New York City, NY (Hybrid); San Francisco, CA (Hybrid); United States (Remote)
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Snorkel AI's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 42% of Snorkel AI's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Snorkel AI
- high 37 stale, 5 reposted of 38 open
- Hiring momentum
- 58 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
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About this role
As a Research Scientist at Snorkel, you will lead the design of benchmarks and datasets for evaluating frontier AI models. Your role involves defining performance metrics, collaborating with various teams to integrate research insights into production, and representing Snorkel's research through publications and presentations. This position is ideal for someone passionate about advancing AI evaluation methodologies in a dynamic startup environment.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Experience in AI/ML evaluation, NLP, or related fields
- Strong experimental design skills
- Ability to translate complex technical findings for diverse audiences
- Experience working in cross-functional teams
- Interest in go-to-market strategy and AI data services
Nice to have
- Ph.D. in machine learning, NLP, or a related field
- Experience in a fast-moving startup environment
Worth weighing
- No specific benefits listed
- Salary range provided is broad, from $200,000 to $375,000
- Role involves significant cross-functional collaboration which may require adaptability
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Listed by Snorkel AI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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