Research Engineer - AI

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a research-focused role within industry, academia, or government institutions

• Strong interest in the ethical implications of AI technology and a thoughtful approach to responsible AI development

Benefits

• The successful applicant will be eligible for discretionary bonus, health, vision, dental insurance, 401k matching, PTO, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and other employee benefits as the company implements

Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate will have a passion for producing groundbreaking research and will contribute to a unified vision that enhances generative AI and responsible AI deployment at scale

Full Description

About Us:

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a global leader in internet services, offering a dynamic ecosystem of over 70 services across e-commerce, FinTech, digital content, and communications.

We are committed to driving disruptive innovation globally and integrating various services under a unified brand, supported by a unique ecosystem model that leverages data and AI.

Our team is seeking an innovativeand dedicated Research Scientist to join our Large Language Model (LLM) Research team and advance our research agenda by developing new deep learning techniques and collaborating with peers across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for producing groundbreaking research and will contribute to a unified vision that enhances generative AI and responsible AI deployment at scale.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a research-focused role within industry, academia, or government institutions.

• Strong interest in the ethical implications of AI technology and a thoughtful approach to responsible AI development.

The successful applicant will be eligible for discretionary bonus, health, vision, dental insurance, 401k matching, PTO, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and other employee benefits as the company implements.