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Applied AI Researcher, Multi-Agent Systems

Distyl AI· Research
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Hybrid (San Francisco), Hybrid (New York)$150k - $250kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Researcher focused on designing and advancing multi-agent systems for coordinated decision-making, communication, and collaboration across multiple agents in enterprise AI settings.

Responsibilities

  • The Multi-Agent Systems team focuses on designing architectures in which multiple agents coordinate to solve problems that require structured interaction across multiple reasoning processes. Researchers build systems that structure communication, route information, and coordinate decision-making across agents operating with different views of the problem
  • Researchers in Multi-Agent Systems investigate the interaction patterns that govern how agents collaborate. They study how agents exchange information, critique and refine each other’s reasoning, and coordinate execution across complex workflows. Their work identifies the mechanics behind effective communication, delegation, and coordination, in effect establishing the design language for how systems of agents can operate as cohesive, high-performing teams, with capabilities that arise from interaction rather than individual performance.

Qualifications

  • Built or studied systems where multiple agents collaborate through structured communication, delegation, critique, or iterative coordination
  • Experience with agent orchestration, communication protocols, evaluator agents, or systems where multiple agents interact to exchange information, critique reasoning, and coordinate decisions over time
  • Experience with research in related fields, such as multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL), graph neural networks (GNNs), knowledge graphs, mixed-initiative planning, etc.
  • Excited about making foundational advancements in how agents coordinate, reason and collaborate
  • Proven Track Record of Research Results: published in top journals or notable work shared publicly
  • Uses AI Every Day: use tools like ChatGPT, Cursor, and Perplexity to accelerate workflow
  • Strong Programming and Data Analysis Skills: capable of building prototypes and conducting experiments for impact
  • Biases Towards Showing vs Telling: demonstrate power of AI with tangible results for customers

Skills

Required:Multi-agent coordinationResearch in MARL / GNNs / knowledge graphsPrototype development and data analysis

Benefits

  • 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents
  • Flexible time off
  • Retirement and financial planning benefits, including pre-tax HSA, FSA, 401(k), financial coaching resources
  • Comprehensive wellness benefits including physical fitness, mental well-being, fertility and family-building benefits through Carrot
  • Complimentary in-office lunches and snacks
  • Access to state-of-the-art AI models and tools
  • Ownership of high-impact projects across top enterprises
  • Mission-driven, fast-moving culture that values curiosity, pragmatism, and excellence
Last updated Aug 12, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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