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Research Scientist, Post-Training

DatologyAISan MateoResearch
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Salary
$180K to $300K.
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 3+ yrs
Posted
7 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Research Scientist, Post-Training position at DatologyAI is located in San Mateo, California, requiring an on-site presence four days a week, and suits an experienced deep learning professional looking to lead foundation model post-training research. This role focuses on developing algorithmic approaches for data curation to enhance model instruction and preference tuning.

Role Overview

DatologyAI seeks a Research Scientist to lead initiatives in post-training data curation for foundation models. The professional in this position will design algorithmic solutions for generating and refining instruction and preference datasets while bridging pre-training and post-training stages. The role requires working autonomously, collaborating with engineering and product teams, and translating research literature into practical product improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement algorithms for post-training data curation, including instruction-following and preference data generation.
Research end-to-end data curation by jointly optimizing pre-training and post-training data to maximize final model performance.
Evaluate and apply concepts from deep learning research literature to address real-world customer requirements.
Collaborate closely with engineers and interact with customers to help shape the company product vision.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of deep learning research experience.
Practical background in post-training large vision, language, and multimodal models.
Expertise in post-training algorithm development, synthetic data methods, or data curation.
Familiarity with preference-based tuning, alternative supervision techniques, and supervised fine-tuning.
Solid understanding of deep learning foundations paired with software engineering capabilities.
Proven history of success in deep learning research through publications, tools, or artifacts.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with distributed data processing and data management tools like Spark and Snowflake.
Background in developing and shipping machine learning products.

Skills and Tools

PyTorch
Spark
Snowflake

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary ranging from $180,000 to $300,000.
Fully covered medical, vision, and dental health benefits.
Retirement plan featuring a four percent company match.
Unlimited paid time off policy.
Twelve weeks of paid parental leave with six months of remote work flexibility.
Yearly wellness stipend of $2,000.
Yearly learning and development stipend of $1,000.
Daily meals and snacks provided at the office.
Relocation assistance for individuals moving to the Bay Area.

About the Company

DatologyAI builds data curation software designed to automatically optimize large datasets for machine learning models. The organization has secured $57.5 million across Seed and Series A funding rounds from prominent venture capital firms, technology companies, and industry leaders. The team operates out of San Mateo with an in-office schedule four days per week.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official DatologyAI careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the job located?

The role is based in San Mateo, California, with an in-office requirement of four days a week.

What is the salary range for this role?

The salary ranges from $180,000 to $300,000, determined by job-related skills, experience, and interview performance.

Is a PhD or formal machine learning degree required?

No, candidates do not need a PhD or formal academic training in machine learning.

What benefits are included?

Benefits include fully covered health insurance, a 401(k) with a 4% match, unlimited PTO, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness and learning stipends, daily lunches, and relocation assistance.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official DatologyAI careers page.

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