AI Agent Researcher
Vast.ai
- Location
- Onsite (San Francisco, California)
- Compensation
- $160k - $320k/yr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior Level
About the Role
Join Vast.ai as an AI Agent Researcher to advance the tech stack and build the next generation of general learning agents. Collaborate with a diverse team and the technical founder on cutting-edge AI research.
Skills
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) With Company Match
Perks
- Equity
- Onsite Meals
- Snacks
Full job details
As an Agent Research Engineer, you will help advance the highest levels of the tech stack to imbue AI systems with true agency. Collaborating directly with our technical founder and diverse team, we will build the next generation of general learning agents. Possessing and maintaining a wide, deep and holistic knowledge base of cutting-edge research is crucial for advancing the mission. Many are called, but few are chosen. Tech stack: Python, LLMs, ANNs, C++/Cuda.
What You'll Do
Lead cutting-edge research in AI agents, focusing on memory, reliability, and reasoning
Prototype and evaluate novel state-of-the-art methods/models
What We're Looking For
Deep expertise in systems engineering across the tech stack
Strong holistic background in machine learning theory and practice
Diverse knowledge of neural architectures/circuits: transformers etc
Published research at top AI conferences
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Meaningful early-stage equity
Onsite meals, snacks, and close collaboration with founders/tech leaders
Ambitious, fast-paced startup culture where initiative is rewarded