Machine Learning Researcher
Company: Kiddom
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
About Kiddom Kiddom is a groundbreaking educational platform
that promotes student equity and growth by uniting high-quality
instructional materials with dynamic digital learning. Through
unparalleled curriculum management functionality, Kiddom empowers
schools and districts to take ownership of their curriculum –
resulting in learning experiences tailored to meet the unique needs
and goals of local communities. Kiddom’s high-quality curriculum is
layered with robust teacher and leader data insights to drive the
continuous improvement of instructional decisions, school/district
programming, and professional learning. Join our mission to
revolutionize K-12 education at the intersection of cutting-edge AI
and impactful learning outcomes. As a Machine Learning Researcher ,
you will play a pivotal role in pushing the boundaries of what’s
possible with AI in education. Your work will assist teachers by
personalizing their teaching experience and improving student
outcomes. This role combines technical excellence with an
opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of educators and
students nationwide. What We're Looking For: At least 1 year
working with generative AI models. Hands-on experience with
generative AI technologies, including prompt engineering,
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), fine-tuning, and evaluation
of large language model applications. Proficiency in Python
programming and version control. Strong understanding of the latest
AI trends and practices to maintain state-of-the-art solutions.
Collaboration: Excellent communication skills to work effectively
with cross-functional teams. Education: PhD or Master's in Computer
Science, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent
experience. Nice to have: Experience in the EdTech industry or a
strong interest in K-12 education. Knowledge of educational
pedagogy or curriculum development. Hands-on experience with
multi-modal models. Familiarity with software engineering practices
such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and CI/CD pipelines. Interest
or experience in authoring research papers or white papers. Why
Join Us? Make a Tangible Impact: Contribute to improving K-12
education by empowering teachers and enhancing student learning
experiences. Work on Cutting-Edge AI: Dive into the latest
advancements, including prompt engineering, RAG, multi-modal
models, and more. Collaborate with Passionate Teams: Be part of a
diverse team of engineers, designers, product managers, and
educators who are driven to solve meaningful problems. Growth and
Learning Opportunities: Stay at the forefront of AI research and
technology in a supportive, innovative environment. $180,000 -
$280,000 a year Salary range is dependent on geographic location,
prior experience, seniority, and demonstrated role related ability
during the interview process. What we offer Full time permanent
employees are eligible for the following benefits from their first
day of employment: * Competitive salary * Meaningful equity *
Health insurance benefits: medical (various PPO/HMO/HSA plans),
dental, vision, disability and life insurance * One Medical
membership (in participating locations) * Flexible vacation time
policy (subject to internal approval). Average use 4 weeks off per
year. * 10 paid sick days per year (pro rated depending on start
date) * Paid holidays * Paid bereavement leave * Paid family leave
after birth/adoption. Minimum of 16 paid weeks for birthing
parents, 10 weeks for caretaker parents. Meant to supplement
benefits offered by State. * Commuter and FSA plans Equal
Employment Opportunity Policy Kiddom is committed to providing
equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants
without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual
orientation, transgender status, national origin, citizenship
status, uniform service member status, pregnancy, age, genetic
information, disability, or any other protected status in
accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Keywords: Kiddom, Jersey City , Machine Learning Researcher, IT / Software / Systems , New York City, New Jersey
