Founding Applied Scientist(NLP)
Figr
Hello, we’re Figr.
We’re on a mission to make the product process simpler and faster. We envision a world where creating meaningful products is accessible to everyone, not limited by technical skills or barriers. To get there, we're hiring a Founding Applied Scientist who will work directly with the founders to pioneer the development of our core AI technologies. You'll play a critical role in shaping the product's future, leading cutting-edge research, and driving the implementation of AI solutions that will transform the design process
About UsFigr is a fast-growing, venture-funded startup developing design tools to automate workflows for product design teams. Figr aims to make the design process simpler—from research to ideation to prototyping.
We’re building foundational models that deeply understand interface design, generating high-quality first drafts of wireframes, high-fidelity interface designs, and user flows.
We’re not just building a prompt-to-design tool, but something that truly understands designers' needs, helping them create better products. With Figr, designers can focus on the creative work they love—while we handle the non-creative, mundane processes.
As our Senior AI Research Engineer, you'll drive the development and deployment of cutting-edge language models and retrieval systems. We're diving deep into the model architecture, not just prompt architecture. This role focuses on applied research, translating theoretical ML advances into production-ready solutions that enhance our product capabilities. You'll be working on the engine under the hood, not just the steering wheel.
- Lead model finetuning initiatives, including architecting training pipelines and deployment strategies
- Design and implement sophisticated retrieval systems for production use
- Guide technical decisions around model selection and implementation for various use cases
- Develop data quality frameworks and scaling strategies
- Drive independent research initiatives from conception to deployment
Strong Research Background (2+ years):
- Proven experience in applied ML research, particularly in NLP/LLMs
- Track record of deploying models to production at scale
- Deep understanding of model finetuning techniques and best practices
Technical Expertise:
- Advanced knowledge of NLP fundamentals and architectures
- Experience with large-scale data preparation and quality assessment
- Proficiency in implementing and optimizing retrieval systems
Execution Excellence:
- Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex technical challenges
- Strong system design and whiteboarding skills
- Experience in fast-paced startup environments (2-4 years minimum)
Problem-Solving:
- Quick learning ability and adaptability to new domains
- Strong analytical thinking and research methodology
- Ability to balance theoretical depth with practical implementation
- Competitive compensation with equity
- Productivity allowance.
- Research budget for conferences and publications
- Access to high-performance computing resources
- Health and dental coverage for employees and dependents
- Opportunity to shape core AI technology decisions
There are two things you need to do:
- Fill out this form
- Reach out to Chirag Singla on LinkedIn or via email at chirag@figr.design
Do include the word expelliarmus in your application to confirm you've read everything here from start to finish.
You’ll have a series of interviews with our team, with one assignment round.