Research Scientist, Public Sector

📋 Description

• • As a Research Scientist on the Public Sector team at Twelve Labs, you will be at the forefront of applying advanced multimodal foundation models to critical government applications. This pivotal role involves leveraging our state-of-the-art video AI capabilities to address classified and government-specific use cases, with a strong emphasis on model training, fine-tuning, and rigorous evaluation aligned with demanding operational requirements. You will serve as the dedicated research scientist for the Public Sector team, acting as a crucial bridge between Twelve Labs' pioneering multimodal AI research and the unique, often complex, needs of U.S. federal, defense, and intelligence community customers. This is a unique opportunity to exert direct operational influence and to architect and define significant components of an applied science practice from its inception, shaping how advanced AI impacts national security and public service.
• • Your day-to-day responsibilities will encompass a wide range of challenging and impactful tasks. You will be instrumental in adapting Twelve Labs' sophisticated video understanding and multimodal models to precisely fit the distinct requirements of government sectors, including defense applications, intelligence analysis, and federal records management. This adaptation will involve deep dives into the nuances of these domains to ensure model efficacy and relevance. A significant portion of your work will involve conducting extensive training and fine-tuning experiments, utilizing cutting-edge GPU infrastructure to push the boundaries of model performance. You will also be responsible for developing and refining supervised fine-tuning (SFT) pipelines, meticulously tailoring them to the specific datasets and annotation workflows prevalent within government contexts, ensuring data integrity and model accuracy.
• • Furthermore, you will be tasked with designing and implementing robust evaluation frameworks. These frameworks will go beyond standard metrics, incorporating domain-specific benchmarks and operational performance indicators that are critically important for public sector applications. This ensures that our AI solutions not only perform well technically but also meet the stringent operational demands of government clients. A key aspect of your role will be close collaboration with the Solutions Engineering and broader engineering teams. This partnership is essential for effectively translating complex customer requirements into tangible, high-impact technical implementations, ensuring that our AI solutions deliver real-world value and address critical mission needs.
• • The team you will be joining is a collaborative and mission-driven group dedicated to advancing the field of AI for public sector applications. You will work alongside talented researchers and engineers who are passionate about using technology to solve some of the nation's most pressing challenges. This environment fosters innovation and encourages pushing the boundaries of what's possible with multimodal AI. The company, Twelve Labs, is a rapidly growing AI company that has secured significant funding, demonstrating strong investor confidence and a clear path for growth. We are pioneers in multimodal foundation models for video understanding, aiming to revolutionize how we interact with and analyze video data. Our culture values diversity and unique perspectives, believing that these differences drive innovation and help us challenge the status quo.
• • In this role, you will have unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and learning. You will gain deep expertise in applying state-of-the-art multimodal AI models to real-world, mission-critical problems within the public sector. You will develop advanced skills in model training, fine-tuning, and evaluation within highly regulated and sensitive environments. The experience of building and defining an applied science practice from the ground up, tailored to government needs, is invaluable. You will also have the chance to contribute to publications and present findings at top-tier conferences, further enhancing your professional profile and impact within the AI research community. This role offers the chance to make a tangible difference by enhancing national security and improving public services through the application of advanced AI technologies.