Researcher, Models

The role

The Researcher, Models will conduct research in neural network architecture design to advance alternative architectures. This role involves designing novel architectures and investigating architectural decisions on model trade-offs.

What you will do

• Conduct research in neural network architecture design to advance alternative architectures.
• Design novel architectures to improve model quality, inference efficiency, and adaptability.
• Explore and develop capabilities such as statefulness, long-range memory, and conditioning mechanisms.
• Investigate how architectural decisions impact scalability, robustness, latency, and energy efficiency.
• Develop new frameworks and tools to evaluate architectural innovations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research into scalable systems.

Required qualifications

• Deep expertise in architecture design with experience researching or deploying advanced architectures.
• Strong understanding of how architectures interact with system constraints.
• Proficiency in designing architectures that balance quality, efficiency, and adaptability.
• Familiarity with generative modeling paradigms like autoregressive and diffusion models.
• Proven research track record in top-tier ML/AI venues or contributions to state-of-the-art architectures.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong programming skills in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience with profiling tools for understanding model performance.

Nice to have

• Prior research or publications in state space models, efficient Transformers or other alternative architectures.
• Research or practical experience in designing architectures for multi-modal systems.
• Early-stage startup experience or a track record of rapid innovation in R&D environments.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Attractive equity package
• Fully covered medical insurance along with dental and vision for you and your family
• 9 weeks paternity leave
• 12 weeks maternity leave
• 401(k)
• Monthly commuter allowance
• Flexible PTO
• Lunch, dinner and plenty of snacks provided daily
• Your own personal Yoshi

Before you apply

• Visa sponsorship is provided and assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Cartesia participates in E-Verify and will provide Form I-9 information to confirm employment eligibility after hire.

About the company

Cartesia aims to architect AI that learns from and interacts with the world like humans do. The founding team met as PhDs at the Stanford AI Lab where they invented State Space Models.