Research Engineer
ZyphraPalo Alto, California, United States
Posted August 28, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Zyphra is an artificial intelligence company based in Palo Alto, California.
Job Description
We are looking for a Research Engineer to join our AI Architecture Research Team. The ideal candidate will have strong research taste and intuition, ability to work through a research project from conception to execution, and strong implementation and prototyping skillset.
Requirements
- Previous research experience in designing novel architectures
- Previous experience with long-term memory, RAG/retrieval systems, dynamic/adaptive computation, and alternative approaches to credit assignment
- Experience with reinforcement learning, control theory, and signal processing
- High proficiency with PyTorch and Python
- Strong ability to jump into large pre-existing codebases and rapidly get up to speed and become productive
- Previously published machine learning research in well-respected venues
- Postgraduate degree in a scientific subject (Computer Science, EE/EECS, Math, Physics)
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA plans
- Competitive compensation and 401(k)
- Relocation and immigration support on a case-by-case basis
- On-site meals prepared by a dedicated culinary team; Thursday Happy Hours
