Job Description
We are on the precipice of a technological renaissance. As we look toward the horizon of 2026, Aether Dynamics is seeking a visionary Senior AI Research Engineer to spearhead our next generation of autonomous systems.
In this role, you will not simply adapt to the future; you will help architect it. We are looking for a thought leader who thrives in ambiguity and possesses the technical prowess to turn abstract concepts into robust, scalable AI solutions.
Why join us?
- Work at the forefront of Generative AI and Large Language Models.
- Competitive compensation package and equity options.
- Flexible remote-first policy with a premium office in SF.
- Access to state-of-the-art compute resources and research grants.
Responsibilities
- Lead high-impact research projects focused on the 2026 AI roadmap, including multimodal models and reinforcement learning.
- Design and implement novel neural network architectures to solve complex, unsolved problems.
- Collaborate closely with product engineering teams to transition theoretical models into production-ready APIs.
- Conduct rigorous experimentation, analysis, and peer review to ensure model accuracy and ethical safety.
- Mentor junior researchers and data scientists, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and publish research findings in leading conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR).
Qualifications
- PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in Deep Learning, NLP, or Computer Vision.
- Expert proficiency in Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.
- Strong understanding of transformer architectures, attention mechanisms, and model optimization techniques.
- Experience deploying ML models to cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.