Research Scientist, Gemini Diffusion, Deepmind

Google Google · Big Tech · London, United Kingdom

Research Scientist at Google DeepMind focused on advancing frontier AI models, particularly within text diffusion. The role involves driving novel research, prototyping new architectures and algorithms, validating impact at scale, and advancing the fundamental design of large-scale diffusion models. Collaboration with Generative AI teams to transition research into production is also a key aspect. Requires a PhD in a relevant field and experience in machine learning research, with a focus on LLMs, transformers, and diffusion models.

What you'd actually do

  1. Drive novel and disruptive research to advance frontier AI models, particularly within text diffusion, by identifying and solving key scientific challenges.
  2. Prototype and develop new architectures and algorithms, contributing directly to Gemini Diffusion research efforts.
  3. Validate the theoretical and practical impact of research at scale through experimental design, execution, and in-depth analysis.
  4. Advance the fundamental architecture, algorithmic design, and capabilities of large-scale diffusion models.
  5. Collaborate with other Generative AI teams to transition research technologies into production, fostering a culture of deep scientific expertise and accuracy.

Skills

Required

  • Python-based scientific libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, JAX, or TensorFlow)
  • language models (LLMs)
  • transformers
  • diffusion models
  • text diffusion
  • distributed training
  • machine learning
  • mathematics
  • statistics

Nice to have

  • C++ or broader programming
  • data engineering and visualization
  • large-scale system design and distributed systems
  • technical discussions, presentations, and research writing
  • building software
  • distributed computation for ML
  • accelerators (e.g., sharding, multi-host computation)

What the JD emphasized

  • PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a scientific discipline, or Mathematics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience conducting research in machine learning, evidenced by publications or prior research roles.
  • Experience with language models (LLMs), transformers, diffusion models, text diffusion, or distributed training.

Other signals

  • novel research
  • frontier AI models
  • diffusion models
  • large-scale tests
  • publish findings