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Tavus is a research lab pioneering human computing, building AI Humans to close the gap between people and machines through real-time human simulation models. Backed by Sequoia Capital, Y Combinator, and Scale Venture Partners, Tavus aims to enable empathetic AI at scale. This Senior AI Researcher role involves leading research on large language models for next-generation conversational avatars, focusing on verbal and non-verbal interactions, model adaptation, and real-time generation, contributing significantly to the research roadmap.

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<h1 class="text-3xl md:text-4xl font-extrabold mt-6 mb-4 text-gray-900 tracking-tight">Senior+ AI Researcher (Large Language Models)</h1><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Location</h2><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">San Francisco</p><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Employment Type</h2><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Full time</p><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Location Type</h2><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">On-site</p><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Department</h2><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Engineering, Product, & Design</p><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">About Us</h2><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Tavus is a research lab pioneering human computing. We’re building AI Humans: a new interface that closes the gap between people and machines, free from the friction of today’s systems. Our real-time human simulation models let machines see, hear, respond, and even look real; enabling meaningful, face-to-face conversations. AI Humans combine the emotional intelligence of humans with the reach and reliability of machines, making them capable, trusted agents available 24/7, in every language, on our terms.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Imagine a therapist anyone can afford. A personal trainer that adapts to your schedule. A fleet of medical assistants that can give every patient the attention they need. With Tavus, individuals, enterprises, and developers can all build AI Humans to connect, understand, and act with empathy at scale.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">We’re a Series A company backed by world-class investors including <strong>Sequoia Capital, Y Combinator, and Scale Venture Partners</strong>.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Be part of shaping a future where humans and machines truly understand each other.</p><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">The Role</h2><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">We’re hiring a <strong>Senior AI Researcher</strong> to lead research on large language models for next-generation conversational avatars. This is a role for someone who doesn’t just want to follow the roadmap but you’ll help <em>write it</em>. You’ll drive research initiatives that define how avatars can think, adapt, and communicate naturally, across both verbal and non-verbal channels.</p><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Your Mission 🚀</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Lead research on <strong>LLMs and VLMs</strong> for Conversational Avatars, with a focus on modeling <strong>verbal + non-verbal interactions</strong>.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Design and implement <strong>fine-tuning, adaptation, and conditioning techniques</strong> to control LLM behavior and align it with real-world conversational needs.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Prototype, train, and optimize models that can operate in <strong>real-time generation settings with time budget constraints</strong>.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Collaborate with the Applied ML and Product teams to move research into impactful production systems.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Mentor other researchers, set research directions, and foster scientific excellence.</li></ul><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">You’ll Bring:</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">A PhD or equivalent experience, plus <strong>2–3+ years</strong> of postdoctoral or industry research on <strong>LLMs/VLMs</strong>.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Proven expertise in <strong>generative language modeling</strong> and demonstrated innovation through prototyping.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Strong track record in <strong>LLM adaptation, conditioning, or control methods</strong>.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience with <strong>large model training</strong> at scale.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Excellent programming skills (especially in <strong>PyTorch</strong>) and ability to move seamlessly between research and engineering tasks.</li><li class="leading-relaxed"><strong>Publications</strong> in top-tier conferences (EMNLP, COLING, NeurIPS, ICLR, CVPR, ICCV).</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience <strong>leading research efforts</strong> or directing technical agendas within teams.</li></ul><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Nice-to-Haves</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Broader understanding of generative AI beyond text (multimodal, speech, vision).</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Strong grounding in deep learning methodologies that generalize across domains.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Familiarity with best practices in software engineering and reproducible ML.</li></ul><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Location</h2><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Preferred: <strong>San Francisco (hybrid)</strong> or <strong>London (office opening soon)</strong>. 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And you will be a trusted steward of our mission across the organization, elevating the employee experience for our Newsroom staff, while reinforcing the values that have sustained our organization for more than 170 years.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">We are looking for a communication professional who is able to work across many different projects at once and be comfortable working in a demanding, fast-paced environment. You have experience supporting executives or leaders in accomplishing their communication objectives and in developing employee-led content that fosters connection and culture. You are excited by the opportunity to recognize and celebrate your colleagues' achievements. And you are an impeccable writer, someone who pays close attention to detail and shows an ability to solve challenges creatively.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">You will report to the Executive Director for Newsroom Communication. 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