Staff Parser/Compiler Research Engineer

The role

This person will design and develop high-performance parsers and data structures that integrate with LLMs. They will research advanced parser and compiler technology and symbolic methods.

What you will do

• Craft high-performance parsers and data structures that integrate with LLMs.
• Research advanced parser and compiler technology and symbolic methods.
• Ensure the reliability and efficiency of methods through rigorous testing and optimization.
• Learn the latest, relevant LLM advancements.

Required qualifications

• Professional level Python knowledge.
• Practical experience with lower-level languages such as C/C++ or Rust.
• Worked directly with parsers such as Earley or LALR(1).
• Worked with formal grammars and finite-state machines.
• Implemented efficient data structures.
• Capable of doing research and development in parser and compiler areas.
• Familiar with the relevant technical report https://arxiv.org/abs/2307.09702 and open-source project https://github.com/outlines-dev/outlines.
• Value simplicity, testing, and automation.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and consistently in written form.
• Must be based in the US.

Benefits

• Market-rate salary
• Stock options
• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) for US employees
• GPU if you don't have one

Before you apply

• Provide a 1-page resume in English.
• Only apply to one position at a time.

About the company

.txt builds structured generation by making language models produce output that follows a given format. They build reliable and safe agents.