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AI Agent Researcher

Vast AI· Engineering
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San Francisco, Los Angeles$160k - $320kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Role focused on advancing AI agent technology by researching memory, reliability, and reasoning to build next-generation general learning agents. Collaborate with founders and diverse team to maintain a broad knowledge base of cutting-edge research and contribute to the tech stack.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cutting-edge research in AI agents, focusing on memory, reliability, and reasoning
  • Prototype and evaluate novel state-of-the-art methods/models

Qualifications

  • Deep expertise in systems engineering across the tech stack
  • Strong holistic background in machine learning theory and practice
  • Diverse knowledge of neural architectures/circuits: transformers etc
  • Published research at top AI conferences

Skills

Required:Systems engineeringMachine learning theory and practiceNeural architectures/circuits

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Meaningful early-stage equity
  • Onsite meals, snacks, and close collaboration with founders/tech leaders
  • Ambitious, fast-paced startup culture where initiative is rewarded
Last updated Aug 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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