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Machine Learning Engineer

krea.ai

San Francisco, CAFull-time$135–270K/yrPosted 1y agoStill listed 3w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$135–270K/yr
Location
San Francisco, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Visa required • Visa sponsorship

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Job overview

krea.ai is hiring a Machine Learning Engineer. Krea is building next‑generation AI creative tools that make AI intuitive and controllable for creatives. The company develops foundation models for image, video, text, sound and 3D, and recently launched Krea 2, a diverse, stylistically controllable model. Backed by investors such as a16z, Bain Capital and Abstract, the team works full‑time on‑site in San Francisco.

Key focus areas include Train foundation diffusion models for image and video generation, Train controllability modules such as IPAdapters or ControlNets, and Develop novel research techniques and put them into production.

Successful candidates bring Track Record In Working With Image Or Video Models At Scale. Important skills include Image And Video Models Training Experiments, Deep Learning Frameworks, Distributed Training Paradigms, Iterate Rapidly, Propose Creative Research Directions, and Image Models. Preferred (not required): Train Foundation Diffusion Models, Image Generation, Video Generation, and Train Controllability Modules.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Image and Video Models Training ExperimentsDeep Learning FrameworksDistributed Training ParadigmsIterate RapidlyPropose Creative Research DirectionsTrain Foundation Diffusion ModelsImage GenerationVideo GenerationTrain Controllability ModulesIPAdaptersControlNetsDevelop Novel Research TechniquesProductionConduct Large-Scale ExperimentsOptimize Data PipelinesImage ModelsVideo ModelsRapid IterationCreative Research Directions

Qualifications

Working With Image or Video Models at ScalePublicationsOpen-Source Contributions

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

About Krea At Krea, we are building next-generation AI creative tools.

We're dedicated to making AI intuitive and controllable for creatives - our mission is to build tools that empower human creativity, not replace it. We believe AI is a new medium that allows us to express ourselves through various formats - text, images, video, sound, and even 3D. We're building better, smarter, and more controllable tools to harness this medium. We recently took this a step forward with the launch of Krea 2 , our first foundation model, built completely from scratch for aesthetic diversity and stylistic control.

We've raised over $83M and are backed by world-class investors such as a16z, Bain Capital, and Abstract. We work full-time and in-person at our waterfront office in San Francisco. We care about creativity: our team includes musicians, designers, visual artists, and engineers.

This role We're looking for a machine learning engineers who can work on large-scale image and video models training experiments.

What you'll do

  • Train foundation diffusion models for image and video generation

  • Train controllability modules such as IPAdapters or ControlNets

  • Develop novel research techniques and put them into production

  • Conducting large-scale experiments on high-performance computing clusters, optimizing data pipelines for massive image datasets

What we're looking for

  • Proven track record in working with image or video models at scale (publications or open-source contributions a plus)

  • Strong background in deep learning frameworks and distributed training paradigms

  • Ability to iterate rapidly, and propose creative research directions

What we offer

  • Team : Work alongside a world-class team building the future of AI creative tooling

  • Impact : Significant scope and company-wide impact

  • Competitive compensation : generous salary & equity packages

  • Health & wellness : 100% health & 99% dental/vision insurance premiums covered for employees, health FSA accounts, & long-term disability coverage

  • Time off : Flexible PTO policy

  • Financial planning : 401k with a 4% company-sponsored match

  • Meals in the office : breakfast, lunch, dinner - you name it, we'll cover it

  • Transit : Ubers covered to & from the office

  • Sponsorship : We're open to sponsoring international visas where we can (e.g., STEM OPT, OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3).

  • And more!

Please note the above benefits & perks are for full-time employees

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