Research Engineer - Foundational AI
Piramidal (YC W24) · New York, NY · 12 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$120k–$280k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are a neuro first company. As a Research Engineer here, you will build AI systems focused on neural data, capable of accomplishing previously impossible tasks.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and enhance massive-scale distributed machine learning systems.
- Produce bug-free machine learning code.
- Contribute to the neuroscience underlying algorithmic innovations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, or physics.
- 4+ years of software engineering experience.
- 4+ years of experience with deep learning libraries (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, or Julia).
- Experience working in large distributed systems.
Qualifications
- Master’s or PhD in statistics or a related field.
- Experience in dense time series and/or other continuous data types.
- Experience in signal processing.
- Past experience in creating high-performance implementations of deep learning algorithms.
- Interest and thoughtful consideration regarding the impacts of AI on cognitive freedom.
Benefits
- Competitive cash compensation at around the 60th percentile.
- Sizable equity compensation at the highest percentile.
Pay
Initial Screen: 30 minute discussion to ensure timelines, experience and expectations align.
Schedule
Technical Screen: Take-home OR 1:15h live via Google Meet.
Skills
- Python
- Torch/PyTorch
- Distributed Systems
- Machine Learning
Founders
We are dedicated to redirecting technology to maximize human potential. At the heart of our mission is support for cognitive liberty - the fundamental right to freedom of thought, mental privacy, and self-determination.