Applied AI Researcher, Multi-Agent Systems

The role

Researchers design architectures where multiple agents coordinate to solve problems through structured interaction. They investigate interaction patterns, communication, and decision-making across complex workflows.

What you will do

• Design architectures in which multiple agents coordinate to solve problems
• Build systems that structure communication, route information, and coordinate decision-making
• Investigate interaction patterns that govern how agents collaborate
• Study how agents exchange information, critique and refine each other's reasoning, and coordinate execution
• Identify mechanics behind effective communication, delegation, and coordination

Required 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 tim
• 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
• Uses AI Every Day
• Strong Programming and Data Analysis Skills
• Biases Towards Showing vs Telling

Benefits

• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents
• Flexible time off
• Retirement and financial planning benefits, including access to pre-tax HSA, FSA, and commuter accounts, 401(k), and financial coaching resources
• Comprehensive wellness benefits, including physical fitness, mental well-being, and fertility and family-building benefits through Carrot
• Complimentary in-office lunches and snacks provided
• Access to state-of-the-art AI models, generous usage of modern AI tools, and real-world business problems
• Ownership of high-impact projects across top enterprises

About the company

Distyl is an applied AI technology company partnering with the world’s most ambitious institutions to rearchitect critical operations for the frontier of AI. The company researches and deploys technologies that power AI-native operations.