Senior Data Scientist - LLM

Overview: 

Spotter is a platform for Creators, providing services and software designed to accelerate growth for the world’s best Creators and brands. Creators working with Spotter can access the capital, knowledge, community, and personalized AI software products they need to succeed. With unique knowledge of how Creators work, the resources they need to grow, and the challenges they face, Spotter is empowering top YouTube Creators to succeed.

Spotter has already deployed over $940 million to YouTube Creators to reinvest in themselves and accelerate their growth, with plans to reach $1 billion in investment by 2024. With a premium catalog that spans over 725,000 videos, Spotter generates more than 88 billion monthly watch-time minutes, delivering a unique scaled media solution to Advertisers and Ad Agencies that is transparent, efficient, and 100% brand safe. For more information about Spotter, please visit https://spotter.com.

Lead the Future of Generative AI for Top YouTube Creators!

Are you a Data Scientist who lives and breathes deep learning and Large Language Models (LLMs)? Have you spearheaded complex Generative AI initiatives that made a real impact? If you're ready to push the boundaries of AI-powered creativity, we want to talk to you!

We're looking for a Senior Data Scientist to take the lead in shaping our LLM strategy, building cutting-edge tools that empower the biggest names on YouTube.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development and deployment of advanced LLM solutions and pipelines.
• Architect and oversee the fine-tuning and serving of LLMs, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Drive innovation and strategic direction of LLM initiatives, identifying new opportunities.
• Work with massive amounts of digital data (Web, App, API) and sophisticated tools in an industry leading Big Data environment.
• Build everything from basic reports to advanced machine learning models and algos to help YouTube creators to grow from “creators” to “enterprises” with world class underwriting models and brand efficient media solutions to optimize media yield.
• Maintain, optimize and innovate analytic models driving all insights and reporting
• Provide visibility, unearth insights, and develop early indicators into the performance of licensed content 
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to further enhance our understanding of content performance 
• Work with product team to revolutionize the product and services we offer with a data-driven approach
• Collaborate with the engineering team to test, implement and deploy modeling solutions to production systems.

Who You Are

• Master or PhD in Data Science (preferred) or in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Operation Research etc.)
• 8+ years experience with a Master's or 6+ years professional experience with a PhD
• Extensive experience in developing and deploying LLMs (GPT, LLaMA, BERT, or similar).
• Experience in data querying languages such as SQL, scripting & analytical languages such as Python, R, etc...
• Proven ability to lead and mentor data science teams.
• Strong expertise in MLOps and LLM deployment strategies.
• Experience with large-scale data processing and analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable plans.
• Passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and LLMs.

Why Spotter

• Medical insurance covered up to 100%
• Dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Stock options
• Complimentary gym access
• Autonomy and upward mobility
• Diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture, where your voice matters.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles that will be performed in Los Angeles. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current pay range is: $170K-$230k (base salary per year. The range listed is just one component of Spotter’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual discretionary bonus and equity.

Spotter is an equal opportunity employer. Spotter does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, use of or request for family or medical leave, political affiliation, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. 

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