Periodic Labs, Menlo Park, CA +1
We're training frontier models to develop deep scientific knowledge and reasoning for scientific tasks. You’ll study how RL scales with training compute, develop better algorithms, and take ideas from controlled experiments to our largest runs like Periodic Neon .
Mechanics Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or similar experience
Location: Menlo Park, CA or Montreal, Canada
Compensation: $225,000-$350,000 base + equity
Visa sponsorship: Yes, we sponsor visas and will do everything we can to assist in this process.
We're an AI and physical sciences company building state-of-the-art models to accelerate breakthroughs across materials, energy, and beyond. Backed by world-class investors and growing rapidly, we operate at the pace the frontier requires. Our team brings deep expertise, genuine ownership, and a drive to push the boundaries of what's scientifically possible.
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