AI Research Engineer, World Models Job at 1X Technologies (Palo Alto)

AI Research Engineer, Scaling

As a Research Engineer focused on Scaling, you will design and build robust infr...

Location

United States , Palo Alto

Salary:

180000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

1X Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong programming experience in Python and/or C++
Deep intuitive understanding of training and inference speed bottlenecks and scaling laws
A mindset aligned with extremely high scaling: belief that scale is foundational to enabling humanoid robotics
Degree in Computer Science or a related field
Experience with distributed training frameworks (e.g., TorchTitan, DeepSpeed, FSDP/ZeRO), multi-node debugging, and experiment management
Proven skills in optimizing inference performance using graph compilers, batching/scheduling, and serving systems like TensorRT or equivalents
Familiarity with quantization strategies (PTQ, QAT, INT8/FP8) and tools such as TensorRT and bitsandbytes
Experience developing or tuning CUDA or Triton kernels with understanding of hardware-level optimization (vectorization, tensor cores, memory hierarchies)

Job Responsibility

Own and lead scaling of distributed training and inference systems
Ensure compute resources are optimized to make data the primary constraint
Enable massive training runs (1000+ GPUs) using robot data, with robust fault tolerance, experiment tracking, and distributed operations
Optimize inference throughput for datacenter use cases such as world models and diffusion engines
Reduce latency and enhance performance for on-device robot policies using techniques such as quantization, scheduling, and distillation

What we offer

Equity
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays

Fulltime

Research Engineer, World Models

You will build large multi-modal generative “world models” that predict future s...

Location

United States , Palo Alto

Salary:

180000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

1X Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong experience with Python (and related tooling such as Bazel)
Proficiency with PyTorch or equivalent deep learning frameworks
Familiarity with simulation platforms (e.g., Isaac Sim, MuJoCo)
Experience building or working with multi-modal generative models combining video, audio, text, and action prediction
Ability to design and optimize large-scale data pipelines and loaders for training
Understanding of scaling laws and metrics for foundation models

Job Responsibility

Full-stack engineering: data engineering, model architecture design, and delivering polished products
Develop high-throughput data loaders for large multi-modal datasets
Implement tokenizers and transformers tailored for web-scale robot data
Translate improvements in world model architectures into improvements in robot autonomy
Predict how real-world robot performance scales with pre-training metrics (e.g., log loss)

What we offer

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays

Fulltime

Research Engineer AI

The role involves conducting high-quality research in AI and HPC, shaping future...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

Not provided

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A good working knowledge of AI/ML frameworks, at least TensorFlow and PyTorch, as well as the data preparation, handling, and lineage control, as well as model deployment, in particular in a distributed environment
At least a B.Sc. equivalent in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematical discipline
Development experience in compiled languages such as C, C++ or Fortran and experience with interpreted environments such as Python
Parallel programming experience, with relevant programming models such as OpenMP, MPI, CUDA, OpenACC, HIP, PGAS languages is highly desirable

Job Responsibility

Perform world-class research while also shaping products of the future
Enable high performance AI software stacks on supercomputers
Provide new environments/abstractions to support application developers to build, deploy, and run AI applications taking advantage of leading-edge hardware at scale
Manage modern data-intensive AI training and inference workloads
Port and optimize workloads of key research centers like the AI safety institute
Support onboarding and scaling of domain-specific applications
Foster collaboration with the UK and European research community

What we offer

Health & Wellbeing benefits that support physical, financial and emotional wellbeing
Career development programs catered to achieving career goals
Unconditional inclusion in the workplace
Flexibility to manage work and personal needs

Fulltime

Applied AI Engineer – Generative AI

Kodiak is redefining what AI can do in autonomy, and generative models play a cr...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

150000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

Kodiak Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD in AI, Computer Science, or a related field, or at least 2-3 years of industry experience
Experience with diffusion models, autoregressive learning, or generative AI methods
Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow
Strong understanding of uncertainty modeling and self-supervised learning
Passion for building AI that continuously adapts and learns

Job Responsibility

Develop generative models that enhance adaptability and improve AI robustness
Research and implement diffusion-based, autoregressive, and variational techniques for real-world AI applications
Apply generative methods to anticipate challenges and reinforce decision-making
Build self-improving AI pipelines that continuously refine model understanding
Optimize models for efficient, scalable, and interpretable AI decision-making

What we offer

Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health
Fidelity 401(k)
Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)

Fulltime

Senior Research Engineer

The HPE HPC & AI EMEA Research Lab (ERL) is characterized by a unique blend of i...

Location

Germany , Munich, Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Development experience in compiled languages such as C, C++ or Fortran and experience with interpreted environments such as Python
At least a B.Sc. equivalent in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematical discipline
Parallel programming experience, with programming models such as OpenMP, MPI, CUDA, OpenACC, HIP, PGAS languages, etc.
An understanding of AI/ML frameworks, experience with frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch is highly desirable
An interest in system- and data center monitoring and operational data analysis
Professional language skills in English and German

Job Responsibility

Perform world-class research while also shaping products of the future
Work with the most esteemed research partners across Europe
Enable high performance research software on pre-Exascale and Exascale supercomputers
Provide new environments/abstractions to support application developers to build, deploy, and run applications taking advantage of leading-edge hardware at scale
Make and operate HPC/AI systems and datacenters in a sustainable way
Manage modern data-intensive workloads in high performance environments

What we offer

Competitive salary and extensive benefits package (pension scheme, insurances, bike and car leasing, and other fringe benefits)
Work-life balance (flexible working time and hybrid workplace model, 30 vacation days, four HPE Wellness-Fridays, up to six months paid parental leave)
Support for education, training, and career development
Diverse and dynamic work environment

AI Research Lab Research Associate

We are currently seeking highly qualified interns to accelerate research towards...

Location

United States , Milpitas

Salary:

43.27 - 93.15 USD / Hour

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Expiration Date

May 26, 2026

Requirements

Pursuing PhD degree (or other degree with significant research and innovation experience) in a relevant discipline (e.g. machine learning, computer science, electrical engineering, math, statistics, etc.)
Track record of world-class innovative contributions and ideas in machine learning
Experience with innovative solution development, such as developing proofs-of-concept, first-of-a-kind solutions, and/or technology transfer
Experience in deep learning research
Experience in developing deep learning software with high proficiency in data structures and algorithms
Strong programming skills and experience with Python, C/C++, and preferably Java
Software development experience in Deep Learning, GPU acceleration, and Model Optimization
Experience in Deep Learning and Machine Learning frameworks and models like Tensorflow, PyTorch
Experience in Transformer Neural Network architectures for Generative AI and natural language processing
Experience with Agentic AI and Generative AI workflows - desired

Job Responsibility

Conduct research and come up with solutions with a fast turnaround time
Build the software and applications for Neural Networks and Machine Learning
Work with system programming, Deep Learning frameworks and models, GPU acceleration, Model optimization, real-time streaming data, distributed computing, and deployment
Provide thought leadership and technical influence both internally and externally to HPE
Collaborate with HPE Labs research teams as well as external partners
Work in alignment with HPE's broader innovation community.

What we offer

Health & Wellbeing benefits including physical, financial and emotional wellbeing support
Personal and professional development programs
Unconditional inclusion and flexibility to manage work and personal needs.

Fulltime

Director of AI Engineering

We are entering a hyper-growth phase of AI innovation and are hiring a Director ...

Location

Canada; United States

Salary:

300000.00 - 450000.00 USD / Year

Apollo.io

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10–15+ years in software engineering, with significant leadership experience owning AI/ML or applied LLM systems at scale
Proven history shipping LLM-powered features, agentic workflows, or AI assistants used by real customers in production
Deep understanding of LLM orchestration frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex), RAG pipelines, vector search, embeddings, and prompt engineering
Expert in backend & distributed systems (Python strongly preferred) and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP)
Strong experience with telemetry, observability, and cost-aware real-time inference optimizations
Demonstrated ability to lead senior engineers, define technical roadmaps, and deliver outcomes aligned to business metrics
Experience building or scaling teams working on experimentation, optimization, personalization, or ML-powered growth systems
Exceptional ability to simplify complex problems, set clear standards, and drive alignment across Product, Data, Design, and Engineering
Strong product sense, ability to weigh novelty vs. impact, focus on user value, and prioritize speed with guardrails
Fluent in integrating AI tools into engineering workflows for code generation, debugging, delivery velocity, and operational efficiency

Job Responsibility

Define the multi-year technical vision for Apollo’s AI stack, spanning agents, orchestration, inference, retrieval, and platformization
Prioritize high-impact AI investments by partnering with Product, Design, Research, and Data leaders to align engineering outcomes with business goals
Establish technical standards, evaluation criteria, and success metrics for every AI-powered feature shipped
Lead the architecture and deployment of long-horizon autonomous agents, multi-agent workflows, and API-driven orchestration frameworks
Build reusable, scalable agentic components that power GTM workflows like research, enrichment, sequencing, lead scoring, routing, and personalization
Own the evolution of Apollo’s internal LLM platform for high-scale, low-latency, cost-optimized inference
Oversee model-driven experiences for natural-language interfaces, RAG pipelines, semantic search, personalized recommendations, and email intelligence
Partner with Product & Design to build intuitive conversational UX that hides underlying complexity while elevating user productivity
Implement rigorous evaluation frameworks, including offline benchmarking, human-in-the-loop review, and online A/B experimentation
Ensure robust observability, monitoring, and safety guardrails for all AI systems in production

What we offer

Equity
Company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses
401(k) plan
At least 10 paid holidays per year
Flex PTO
Parental leave
Employee assistance program and wellbeing benefits
Global travel coverage
Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
FSA/HSA

Fulltime

Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer (AI Agent)

At Cresta, the AI Agent team is on a mission to create state-of-the-art AI Agent...

Location

United States; Canada

Salary:

Not provided

Cresta

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
Master’s or Ph.D. preferred, or equivalent professional experience
7+ years of hands-on industry experience with AI and machine learning
3+ years of experience working with LLMs in large-scale production environments
Expert knowledge of machine learning concepts and methods, especially those related to NLP, Generative AI, and working with LLMs
Proven leadership in designing and deploying AI solutions at scale
Extensive practical knowledge of modern machine learning frameworks and technologies (e.g., PyTorch, Tensorflow, Hugging Face, NumPy)
Experience with distributed systems and cloud-based AI infrastructure
Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and work collaboratively to deliver innovative AI solutions in production

Job Responsibility

Design, develop, and deploy Cresta’s AI Agent solutions and proprietary models
Focus on practical AI challenges such as improving reasoning, planning capabilities, and evaluation in real-world scenarios
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including front-end and back-end software engineers to integrate AI Agents into Cresta’s customer solutions
Lead initiatives to scale AI systems for production environments, ensuring performance and reliability across use cases
Contribute to solving cutting-edge problems in AI and help define the future roadmap for Cresta’s AI Agents
Innovate and research ways to improve security, cost-efficiency, and reliability of AI systems

What we offer

Variety of medical, dental, and vision plans
Paid parental leave
Monthly Health & Wellness allowance
Work from home office stipend
Lunch reimbursement for in-office employees
PTO: 3 weeks in Canada
Base salary, equity, and a variety of benefits

Fulltime

AI Research Engineer, World Models

1X Technologies

Location:
United States , Palo Alto

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
January 03, 2026

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