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Member of Technical Staff - Research Engineer, Post-training
Preference Model
San Francisco, California, United StatesPosted Oct 19, 2026 · 8h ago$200K – $350K
Full-time$200K – $350KStaff levelOn-siteAI / ML
About this role
Preference Model is seeking a Research Engineer to push the boundaries of post-training for large language models. In this role, you will implement novel approaches, shape research directions, and train/evaluate models on proprietary RL environments. This position blends research and engineering, focusing on self-directed learning and improving AI alignment.
What we are looking for
6- Train and evaluate LLMs on proprietary RL environments
- Architect and optimize RL training infrastructure
- Design, implement, and test RL training environments and methodologies
- Profile and optimize training runs for maximum throughput
- Experience running end-to-end LLM post-training pipelines (7B+ models)
- Proficiency in Python and PyTorch or JAX
