Sr. Software Engineer

Keystone is a premier strategy and economics consulting firm solving the most complex challenges of competition, strategy, and intellectual property for leading technology firms and global brands. We work at the forefront of influential technology cases changing consumer behavior and regulation laws and impacting society on a global scale. Keystone brings an interdisciplinary approach, leveraging the intersection of economics, technology, and business strategy to deliver transformative ideas.

The Keystone Advanced Technology Solutions (K.ATS) group is made up of engineers, computer scientists, and data scientists, and plays a key role in Keystone’s interdisciplinary approach. As a Software Engineer on the KATS team, you will work with lawyers, academics, and tech industry leaders to analyze the behavior of LLMs, measure the value of data for AI systems, and develop novel approaches, prototypes, and applications to solve real-world client problems using state-of-the-art models and technologies.

At Keystone you will work on big ideas with Fortune 100 tech clients, grow your professional network, and gain relationships that last a lifetime. Partner with leading academic experts from Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Wharton, and other top universities on some of the most interesting problems today. You’ll work on a broad range of fast-paced technology focused projects with cutting-edge companies and immediate impact. Apply your technical skills to economics, legal, and business strategy problems, and develop your leadership skills working with client-facing project teams on high-stakes cases.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant professional experience in Machine Learning, NLP, or software development focused on AI systems
• Experience in designing, finetuning, evaluating, and deploying state-of-the-art AI models, including LLMs, for real-world applications
• Deep understanding of i) advanced techniques like reinforcement learning, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and few-shot learning, ii) architecture and design patterns underlying models like GPT, LLaMA, and BERT, and iii) frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and HuggingFace
• Highly capable at managing complex analyses and diverse teams
• High intellect and quick to learn with a passion for excellence
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, self-directed entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to manage multiple complex work streams and work across organizational boundaries
• Able to effectively communicate technical concepts across a wide range of audiences
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related technical field; Master’s or PhD is a plus
  
  

US Salary Range: $133,000 - $175,000, plus an annual discretionary bonus, 401k contribution, and competitive benefits package. Actual compensation within the range will depend upon the level the individual is hired into based on their skills, experience, qualifications.

At Keystone we believe diversity matters. At every level of our firm, we seek to advance and promote diversity, foster an inclusive culture, and ensure our colleagues have a deep sense of respect and belonging. If you are interested in growing your career with colleagues from varied backgrounds and cultures, consider Keystone Strategy.