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Senior Research Engineer

Turing
Location
Palo Alto, California, United States; San Francisco, California, United States; Seattle, Washington, United States
Posted
26 days ago
Department
R&D / Engineering
Salary
$250,000 to $350,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Post-training experience on software engineering tasks or experience building coding agents
  • Engineering management experience, including team leadership and QA processes
  • Hands-on technical capability with fluency in Python and proficiency in one or more major languages (C++, Java, Go, Rust, or JS)
  • Proven ability to manage complex data pipelines and high-stakes projects
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills with researchers and diverse teams
Nice to have
  • Background in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field
What the job really is

The Senior Research Engineer at Turing will lead the creation of datasets and reinforcement learning environments for coding agents and software engineering. This role involves direct collaboration with AI labs, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality data delivery. The engineer will also drive research initiatives and build tools to enhance data generation processes, all while operating with a startup-like ownership and pace.

Benefits
  • Compensation: $250,000 to $350,000 OTE + Equity
  • Work directly with leading AI labs and enterprises
  • Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI research and showcase work at top conferences
  • Collaborate with colleagues from top technology companies
  • High autonomy and rapid iteration in a talent-dense team
Things to weigh
  • Role requires in-office presence five days a week in specific locations (San Francisco, Palo Alto, or Seattle)
  • No mention of additional benefits or perks beyond compensation and equity
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