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Job Summary
Have you streamed a movie online, accessed an email, or utilized cloud services? If so, you’ve likely engaged with Equinix data centers in some capacity. Equinix operates International Business Exchange™ (Data Center) facilities where the information-driven world flourishes. Our Data Centers serve as a platform for many of the world’s leading brands to launch their next groundbreaking innovations.
As a Large Language Models (LLM) Researcher, you will be responsible for building and optimizing our Generative AI systems. You will evaluate and create state-of-the-art Generative AI models and develop agent workflows across multiple cloud platforms, including GCP, AWS, and Azure.
Responsibilities
Research and implement advanced Large Language Models (LLMs)
Collaborate with Generative AI Centre of Excellence leaders and Equinix business units to assist in deciding between purchasing off-the-shelf generative AI tools and building solutions from foundational models for various generative AI applications
Utilize complex agents with platforms like Google Agentspace, Microsoft CoPilot, and Salesforce Agentforce
Innovate and optimize the machine learning workflow, from data exploration and model experimentation to production deployments on cloud platforms such as GCP or Azure
Architect LLM solutions that integrate agents built on different clouds or applications into a unified platform
Proficiently use deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow
Develop model pipelines in a development environment, manage version control with Git, utilize GitHub Actions, containerize applications, and deploy them to virtual machines, App Engine, or Kubernetes clusters
Possess in-depth knowledge of NLP fundamentals, including transformers, attention models, and text pre-processing
Publish NLP or Machine Learning research papers in top AI journals or conferences
Articulate research findings into patents
Apply cutting-edge technologies and toolchains in big data and machine learning to build a robust machine learning platform on the cloud (MLOps)
(Good to have) Envision, implement, and deliver production-level classical machine learning models (regression, classification, clustering), NLP models (sentiment analysis, summarization, chatbot/Q&A, information retrieval), and computer vision applications (image classification, object detection, semantic segmentation, and instance segmentation using YOLO V7, DDRNet, RFTM with pre-trained datasets like COCO and Cityscapes)
Deploy machine learning models into production using cutting-edge deployment strategies and conduct A/B tests to objectively measure performance improvements
Continuously innovate and optimize the machine learning workflow, from data exploration and model experimentation to production deployment
Develop features, conduct tests, perform statistical analyses, and interpret results to drive insights
Qualifications
PhD with 4+ years of experience, Master’s with 3+ years, or Bachelor’s with 6+ years in Data Science, Computer Science, or Machine Learning
Proficiency in Python programming is essential
Strong understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns
Experience with at least one major cloud platform
Ability to effectively communicate analysis results and insights
Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills
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Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
