LLM Researcher
Impac Exploration ServicesWeatherford, Oklahoma, United States • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States • Houston, Texas, United States
Posted July 18, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
DATUM is a small team of ML researchers who think bigger than today's architectures, working as the ML division of a 40-year-old energy company with startup DNA and resources to match our ambitions.
Job Description
We're hiring an LLM Researcher to obsolete traditional ML architectures and build models that understand physics, not just language. The role involves designing and training new models, working with domain experts, and shipping code that makes a real impact in the energy industry.
Requirements
- Trained models from scratch, not just fine-tuned APIs
- Deep understanding of transformers and what comes after them
- Track record of original thinking in ML (papers, code, or products)
- Python/PyTorch/JAX fluency
- Comfort with ambiguity and ability to find signal in noisy, real-world data
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
