What are the responsibilities and job description for the AI Researcher position at Decompute?
Company Description
Decompute is a pioneer in the development of AI models optimized for local environments, requiring as little as 1 GB of VRAM. Known for our BlackBird platform, which enables the creation of on-device AI agents, we specialize in areas such as finance, legal, coding, and creative tasks like voice and image generation. Our breakthrough multimodal AI models are renowned for outperforming cloud-dependent competitors, even while operating entirely offline on consumer-grade devices. With a model footprint as small as 350M parameters, Decompute’s solutions are efficient, scalable, and tailored for CPUs and GPUs. Join us in revolutionizing on-device AI as we empower enterprises with next-generation advancements in technology.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role located in Cupertino, CA, for an AI Researcher. The AI Researcher will lead cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence, focusing on the development and optimization of advanced models for on-device use. Daily responsibilities include conducting in-depth research, designing algorithms, implementing machine learning solutions, analyzing datasets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and refine AI systems.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in ML and CS, including model architectures, programming and algorithm design
Experience training, evaluating, and improving advanced models in production or research settings
- Experience in Research and implementation of AI-focused technologies
- Proficiency in Statistics for data analysis and model evaluation
- Strong problem-solving capabilities and aptitude for innovation
- Good communication skills for collaboration and presentation of research insights
- Experience with on-device AI or resource-efficient machine learning is a plus
- Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field preferred