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Cerebras

Applied AI/ML Scientist

Cerebras

. Develop and customize large language models and large-scale deep learning models for specific customer problems .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and customizing large language models and deep learning models, with a strong focus on training pipelines, model architecture, and customer collaboration. Proficient in Python and PyTorch, with a proven ability to manage large-scale model training and present complex results to diverse audiences.

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Large Language Model DevelopmentDeep Learning Model CustomizationPython MasteryPyTorch ExpertiseDistributed Training Frameworks Experience

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Hard Skills
Large-Scale Model TrainingDense Transformers UnderstandingFine-Tuning Large ModelsData PreprocessingHyperparameter TuningLoss-Curve AnalysisModel Architecture SelectionContinuous Pre-TrainingSupervised Fine-TuningReinforcement Learning from Human Feedback
Soft Skills
Strong Collaborative SkillsEffective Communication SkillsAutonomous Work AbilityProject ManagementAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Cerebras ClustersDistributed Data Processing PipelinesAI/ML ToolsTraining Pipelines
Industry Keywords
Machine LearningAI ApproachesModel Convergence AnalysisGradient StabilityCustomer Relationship Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PythonPyTorch

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and customize large language models and large-scale deep learning models for specific customer problems
  • Collaborate with customer stakeholders to identify AI approaches for business problems
  • Scope engagements through feasibility analysis, data quality, availability and readiness assessments, and model architecture selection
  • Define project milestones, success metrics, and evaluation benchmarks
  • Architect and execute end-to-end training recipes for custom models
  • Design adaptation strategies including continuous pre-training, supervised fine-tuning, RLHF, and DPO
  • Own training pipelines from data preprocessing and tokenization through hyperparameter tuning and loss-curve analysis
  • Analyze model convergence, loss dynamics, and gradient stability on specialized hardware
  • Scale multi-billion-parameter training workloads across Cerebras clusters
  • Build and optimize agentic-system components for tool use, long-context reasoning, and multi-step planning
  • Serve as an AI/ML subject matter expert during technical deep-dives
  • Build and maintain customer relationships as their go-to AI/ML expert
  • Represent customer needs to internal R&D and engineering teams
  • Partner with ML and product teams on model architectures, training recipes, and internal case studies
  • Convert successful customer projects into internal playbooks

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related fields
  • Expert-level understanding of dense transformers, MoEs, multimodal and sequence models, scaling laws and training dynamics
  • Proven track record of training and/or fine-tuning large models with 1B+ parameters
  • Direct experience with challenges of large-scale model training
  • Mastery of Python and PyTorch
  • Experience with distributed training frameworks
  • Experience with large-scale distributed data processing pipelines and tools
  • Strong collaborative and communication skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and within a team in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and pivot as customer needs evolve
  • Ability to present complex technical results to audiences ranging from C-level executives to research scientists

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU
  • Publish and open source cutting-edge AI research
  • Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world
  • Job stability with startup vitality
  • Simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs
  • Continuous learning, growth and support