GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
Builds language-model pipelines, fine-tuning systems, and retrieval-augmented apps. Combines linguistics, ML engineering, and software systems work.
$63,650
Lower reported wage
$112,590
Median
$194,410
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Wages reconciled to BLS OEWS May 2024 for SOC 15-2051 (Data Scientists): A_PCT10-A_PCT90 = $63,650-$194,410, median $112,590.
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Relevant model foundation; strengthen software engineering and linguistics. [1]
Develop and test software that analyzes or generates human language. [1]
Software teams, research groups, and language-technology companies. [1]
Usually full time; release deadlines may extend hours. [1]
Ambiguous language, data quality, and unreliable outputs require careful testing. [1]
Experience can lead to senior engineering, architecture, or applied research. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.