Ebay Applied Researcher 

Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam 

202357918

• Conduct research on the latest technologies and methodologies in NLP, LLMs, and multimodal LLMs to drive innovation within the team and push the boundaries of what is possible.

• Lead and significantly contribute to one or more technical areas of research in NLP to deliver high quality solutions for our customers.

• Design, develop, and refine NLP applications and large language models, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and effective.

• Collaborate closely with multi-functional teams, including Engineering, Product Management, Quality Assurance, and Operations, to integrate research outcomes into practical applications.

• Maintain a high profile both internally and externally, sharing knowledge and findings through conferences, workshops, publications, and open-source contributions.

• Cultivate partnerships with other research teams to create synergistic technologies that enhance overall product experiences.

• Continuously monitor advancements in AI, LLM, NLP, and related fields to ensure the team remains at the cutting edge.

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Linguistics, or a closely related field. A Ph.D. is preferred, but a Master's degree or equivalent experience combined with significant research experience will be considered.

• Solid understanding of machine learning and NLP algorithms, neural model architecture, LLMs, training techniques, and building performant inference pipelines to tackle complex problems. Having experience with Multimodal Models is a plus.

• Proven experience in leading substantial research projects with tangible outcomes in the form of products, services, or influential research publications.

• Strong publication record in top-tier ML or NLP conferences (e.g., ACL, NeurIPS, EMNLP, ICML) is highly regarded.

• Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow, and versatility in programming, with strong skills in Python and/or C/C++

• Tight-knit collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work optimally in a multidisciplinary team and influence outcomes.

• Analytical problem solver with excellent problem-solving abilities and a keen attention to detail.

• Previous experience mentoring junior researchers or engineers, guiding them in their development and research projects.

• An opportunity to work on ground breaking 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 innovative 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.

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