About the Role

As a Principal Research Scientist at You.com, you will be a visionary to lead pioneering research and development in information retrieval, large-scale data processing, and applied machine learning. This role is ideal for a scientist with a proven track record in both academic and industry settings, who thrives at the intersection of research innovation and real-world impact.

This is a remote position open to candidates based in the United States. We also have co-working spaces in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York.

Responsibilities

• Drive Research Excellence: Lead and execute cutting-edge research projects in information retrieval, search systems, and natural language processing, with a focus on scalable and efficient algorithms.
• Innovate at Scale: Architect and optimize large-scale data processing pipelines, leveraging distributed computing frameworks to handle massive datasets efficiently.
• Open-Source Leadership: Spearhead and contribute to high-impact open-source projects, fostering community engagement and advancing the state of the art in search and data systems.
• Collaborative Partnerships: Build and maintain strong collaborations with academic institutions, industry partners, and internal product teams to translate research breakthroughs into deployable solutions.
• Mentorship & Thought Leadership: Mentor junior researchers and engineers, provide technical guidance, and represent the organization at top-tier conferences and workshops.
• Publication & Dissemination: Author influential research papers, patents, and technical reports; present findings at international venues to establish thought leadership in the field.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in search indexing, information retrieval, or large-scale data systems.
• Strong programming skills in Rust/C++ (for high performance) and Python
• Strong publication record in premier conferences and journals
• Practical experience equivalent to a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Retrieval, Machine Learning, or a related field.

Salary

Salary Band: $250,000 - $350,000 USD

Company Perks

• Hubs in San Francisco and New York City offering regular in-person gatherings and co-working sessions
• Flexible PTO with U.S. holidays observed and a week shutdown in December
• A competitive health insurance plan covers 100% of the policyholder and 75% for dependents
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the US
• 401k program, 3% match - vested immediately
• $500 work-from-home stipend to be used up to a year from start date
• $1,200 per year Health & Wellness Allowance
• The chance to collaborate with a team at the forefront of AI research

Note: Certain perks and benefits are limited to full-time employees only.

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