Hiring: Research Scientist - Frontier Benchmarks Company: Snorkel AI Location: San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 07:37:32 Target Skills & Keywords : LLM, Machine Learning, NLP About the job Required Skills: •This role is ideal for someone who wants to shape how the field measures progress in frontier AI, and who's energized by doing that work inside a fast-moving, cross-functional startup. •Design state of the art datasets that drive frontier model training and evaluation based on current model performance and academic partnerships •Translate benchmark insights into clear, compelling narratives that articulate the ROI of expert-curated data for customer-facing presentations, technical reports, and go-to-market materials. •Work cross-functionally with data operations, product, engineering, and strategy to surface research findings that inform the company roadmap. •Stay at the frontier of LLM evaluation research and bring best practices into Snorkel's workflows •Represent Snorkel's research externally through publications, blog posts, conference talks, and customer engagements that advance the conversation around data-centric AI Qualifications: •Strong research background in AI/ML evaluation, NLP, or related fields, with a track record of rigorous experimental design — especially around measuring the impact of training and evaluation data on model behavior. •Exceptional communication skills — able to present complex technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences •Comfort operating in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment with ambiguous problem spaces •Genuine interest in GTM strategy, startup dynamics, and the commercial side of AI data services. •Ph.D. in machine learning, NLP, or a related field preferred; equivalent industry or research lab experience considered. •Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. •Salary range(s) for this role •Be Your Best at Snorkel •We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Compensation: •$200,000 - $375,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!