AI Agent Researcher

Vast.ai

San Francisco, CAFull-time$160–320K/yrPosted 2mo agoStill listed 2w ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$160–320K/yr

Location

San Francisco, CA

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

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Job overview

Vast.ai is hiring an AI Agent Researcher. Vast.ai seeks an AI Agent Researcher to advance cutting‑edge AI agents by leading research, prototyping, and evaluating novel methods. The role collaborates directly with the technical founder and team, requiring deep systems engineering expertise, strong machine‑learning background, and a passion for publishing top‑tier research. The position is full‑time and onsite in San Francisco or Los Angeles.

Key focus areas include Lead cutting‑edge research in AI agents, focusing on memory, reliability, and reasoning and Prototype and evaluate novel state‑of‑the‑art methods and models.

Important skills include Cutting-Edge Research In AI Agents, Memory, Reliability, Reasoning, Prototyping, and Evaluating Novel State-Of-The-Art Methods/Models. Preferred (not required): Python, English, LLMs, and ANNs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cutting-Edge Research in AI AgentsMemoryReliabilityReasoningPrototypingEvaluating Novel State-of-the-Art Methods/ModelsPythonEnglishLLMsANNsC++CUDASystems EngineeringMachine Learning TheoryMachine Learning PracticeNeural ArchitecturesTransformersAdvancing State of the ArtArchitectureCodingCommunication

Qualifications

Deep Expertise in Systems Engineering Across the Tech StackStrong Holistic Background in Machine Learning Theory and PracticeDiverse Knowledge of Neural Architectures/CircuitsPublished Research at Top AI Conferences

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Full job description

ABOUT US

Vast.ai https://vast.ai’s cloud powers AI projects and businesses all over the world. We are democratizing and decentralizing AI computing—reshaping our future for the benefit of humanity.

We are a growing and highly motivated team dedicated to an ambitious technical plan. Our structure is flat, our ambitions are out‑sized, and leadership is earned by shipping excellence.

We seek engineers with strong intrinsic drive, a true passion for advancing the state of the art, and a mix of architecture, coding, and communication skills.

LOCATION: On-site at our office in San Francisco or Westwood, Los Angeles.

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.