AI Researcher

1 Month ago • All levels • Research Development • $175,000 PA - $220,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Fireworks is building the future of generative AI infrastructure, offering the highest-quality models and the fastest, most scalable inference. As an AI Researcher, you will push the boundaries of generative AI, advancing LLMs and multimodal systems through foundational research. Your work will enhance model efficiency, accuracy, and scalability, directly shaping high-performance AI infrastructure. You will collaborate with top experts in deep learning, distributed systems, and optimization to bring cutting-edge research into real-world applications and shape how leading companies build and deploy AI.
Must have:
  • Research background in AI/ML/Physics
  • Experience solving analytical problems
  • Experience communicating research
  • Experience coding in C/C++/Python
Good to have:
  • PhD degree in CS/Physics/Math
  • Research/engineering experience
  • First-authored publications
  • Experience with ML frameworks
Perks:
  • Meaningful equity
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Solve hard problems in AI infrastructure
  • Build cutting-edge technology
  • Ownership and impact
  • Learn from world-class engineers

Job Details

About Us:

Here at Fireworks, we’re building the future of generative AI infrastructure. Fireworks offers the generative AI platform with the highest-quality models and the fastest, most scalable inference. We’ve been independently benchmarked to have the fastest LLM inference and have been getting great traction with innovative research projects, like our own function calling and multi-modal models. Fireworks is funded by top investors, like Benchmark and Sequoia, and we’re an ambitious, fun team composed primarily of veterans from Pytorch and Google Vertex AI.

The Role:

As an AI Researcher, you’ll push the boundaries of generative AI, advancing LLMs and multimodal systems through foundational research. Your work will enhance model efficiency, accuracy, and scalability, directly shaping our high-performance AI infrastructure. You'll collaborate with top experts in deep learning, distributed systems, and optimization to bring cutting-edge research into real-world applications. You'll also have the opportunity to shape how some of the world’s leading companies build and deploy AI through the models and tools you help create.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Research background in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Physics, or similar field
  • Experience solving analytical problems using analytic and quantitative approaches
  • Experience communicating research to audiences with different backgrounds
  • Experience coding in C/C++, Python, or other similar languages

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD degree in Computer Science, Computational Physics, Mathematics, or a similar field
  • Research and engineering experience demonstrated via grants, fellowships, patents, internships, work experience, and/or coding competitions
  • Experience having first-authored publications at peer-reviewed conferences or journals
  • Experience working with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Jax

Total compensation for this role also includes meaningful equity in a fast-growing startup, along with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Base salary is determined by a range of factors including individual qualifications, experience, skills, interview performance, market data, and work location. The listed salary range is intended as a guideline and may be adjusted.

Base Pay Range (Plus Equity)

$175,000 - $220,000 USD

Why Fireworks AI?

  • Solve Hard Problems: Tackle challenges at the forefront of AI infrastructure, from low-latency inference to scalable model serving.
  • Build What’s Next: Work with bleeding-edge technology that impacts how businesses and developers harness AI globally.
  • Ownership & Impact: Join a fast-growing, passionate team where your work directly shapes the future of AI—no bureaucracy, just results.
  • Learn from the Best: Collaborate with world-class engineers and AI researchers who thrive on curiosity and innovation.

Fireworks AI is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all innovators.

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