Vacancy

AI/ML Developer at ALPHALECT.ai

About Us: ALPHALECT.ai is an innovative startup founded by two patent professionals with a vision of transforming the European patent landscape through cutting-edge AI solutions. Our mission is to create a fairer and more equitable patent system accessible to all innovators, fostering progress and prosperity.

Position: We are seeking a talented AI/ML Developer to possibly join us as a third partner. This role is ideal for someone who is not only passionate about AI/ML but also has an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to be an integral part of our startup’s growth and success.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical consulting to the founders during the business planning and financing phases.
  • Coordination of development and deployment of AI/ML models for IP law applications.
  • Development and deployment of AI/ML models for IP law applications, such as semi-automated patent application drafting.
  • Customize and fine-tune AI models to meet specific use case requirements.
  • Design and implement intuitive user interfaces.
  • Conceptualize the required hardware infrastructure.

Technical Skills:

Ideally, you should have as many of the following skills as possible:

  • Machine Learning and Deep Learning: A strong understanding of machine learning concepts, algorithms, and deep learning architectures like transformers is essential for working with LLMs.
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP): Proficiency in NLP techniques such as tokenization, text preprocessing, and language modeling is crucial for handling and processing legal text data.
  • Open Source Models: Proficiency in selecting, setting up, and integrating Open Source LLMs, including training, fine-tuning, reinforcement learning, model evaluation, and contributing to community-driven projects and improvements.
  • Data Handling and Preprocessing: Skills in data cleaning, formatting, and preprocessing legal data (e.g., case laws, contracts, regulations) are vital for training high-quality LLM models.
  • Model Deployment and Serving: Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker) is required for deploying and serving LLM models at scale.
  • Programming: Practical skills in Python and proficiency with frameworks such as TensorFlow or similar.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to be a part of a startup environment.

Benefits:

  • Competitive remuneration in an freelance position.
  • Potential for a shareholder position if desired.
  • Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities.
  • Conceptual freedom and the chance to influence the direction of groundbreaking projects in the legal tech industry.
  • Work as an entrepreneur alongside two experienced and determined partners that run their own law firms for many years.

We are looking forward receiving your resume and a cover letter by e-mail to career@alphalect.ai with the subject line “AI/ML Developer Application”.