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Locations

• Remote, United States

Overview

GitHub Copilot has changed the way software is built, and we have a unique opportunity to look further ahead to identify how software development can be faster, safer, easier, and more accessible. We’re looking for talented and passionate applied scientists to join us in this mission!

Our team, GitHub Copilot Applied Science, has a crucial role in advancing the core intelligence solutions within Copilot. Our responsibilities encompass various areas such as LLM fine-tuning generation, prompt engineering, and the development of end-to-end AI features using cutting-edge technologies. In this role, you will collaborate closely with a diverse and highly skilled group of researchers, scientists, and software engineers within our team, while partnering with multiple teams across Github and Microsoft. Together, we are dedicated to shaping the future of software development by continuously enhancing AI-powered capabilities in Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Drive research initiatives for online metrics development to continuously assess and improve the real-time performance of Copilot products
• Develop and implement methodologies for offline quality measurement, ensuring robust evaluation of large language model outputs in diverse scenarios
• Lead the development of tools for automating quality analysis, streamlining the assessment process, and enhancing the efficiency of large-scale model evaluations
• Integrate Responsible AI principles into the development lifecycle of Copilot products
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate the impact of model changes, ensuring continuous refinement and advancement
• Hands-on engagement with model training activities to elevate the performance of the Copilot product

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
• OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
• OR Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field
• OR equivalent experience
• 1+ years experience in applied science, machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing or large-scale data mining
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, and experience with relevant libraries and frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D in computer science, machine learning, or a related field
• Experience working with LLM and OpenAI models
• Understanding of Responsible AI principles and their application in AI product development
• Have significant experience with large-scale data analysis and experimentation
• Expertise in developing tools for automation and familiarity with quality analysis frameworks
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Compensation Range

The base salary range for this job is USD $75,000.00 - USD $198,900.00 /Yr.

In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee's role.

GitHub Leadership Principles

GitHub Values

• Customer-obsessed
• Ship to learn
• Growth mindset
• Own the outcome
• Better together
• Diverse and inclusive

Manager Fundamentals

• Model
• Coach
• Care

Leadership Principles

• Create clarity
• Generate energy
• Deliver success

Who We Are

GitHub is the world’s leading AI-powered developer platform with 100 million developers and counting. We’re also home to the biggest open-source community on earth (and 99% of the world’s software has open-source code in its DNA). Many of the apps and programs you use every day are built on GitHub.

Our teams are dreamers, doers, and pioneers, leading the way in AI, driving humanitarian efforts around the globe, and even sending open source to Mars (and beyond!). At GitHub, our goal is to create the space you need to do your best work. We’re remote-first and offer competitive pay, generous learning and growth opportunities, and excellent benefits to support you, wherever you are—because we know that people flourish when they can work on their own terms.

Join us, and let’s change the world, together.

EEO Statement

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