Ebay Applied Researcher – LLMs 

Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam 

218775143

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Applied Researcher with expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs). In this role, you will focus on developing and deploying deep learning models that empower our buyers and sellers, including areas such as LLM post-training (instruction tuning, alignment), and scalable deployment. Working closely with research scientists and cross-functional engineers, you will translate cutting-edge algorithms into production-ready features that create measurable impact in our products and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced machine learning algorithms, with a focus on NLP/LLM.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate machine learning solutions into our products and platforms.

• Conduct research on the latest technologies and methodologies in NLP and LLMs to drive innovation within the team.

• Collaborate with data engineers and scientists to preprocess, clean, and structure large datasets for model training and evaluation.

• Implement best practices in model development, validation, testing, and deployment to ensure high-quality and scalable solutions.

• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in AI, machine learning, and NLP to continuously improve our capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

• Proven experience in machine learning, with a strong emphasis on NLP and LLMs (experience with instruction tuning and alignment is a major plus).

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++ and frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar.

• Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms, model architecture, training techniques, and building performant inference pipelines. Experience with model inference optimization techniques and libraries is a plus.

• Experience with data preprocessing, feature engineering, model evaluation metrics and large scale data processing framework like SPARK.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical collaborators, come up with creative solutions, and help with tracking and delivering within the release plan

• Publication record in top AI conferences/journals is a big plus

What we offer:

• An opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in NLP and deep learning, making significant contributions to the field and real-world applications.

• A collaborative and supportive work environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged.

• Access to state-of-the-art resources and tools to support your research and development work.

• A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and the professional growth of its members.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, tailored to attract the best talent in the field.

Benefits are an essential part of your total compensation for the work you do every day. Whether you’re single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, eBay offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs to meet your needs. Including maternal & paternal leave, paid sabbatical, and plans to help ensure your financial security today and in the years ahead because we know feeling financially secure during your working years and through retirement is important.