Research Engineer / Research Scientist Intern (AI/ML)

TL;DR

Research Engineer / Research Scientist Intern (AI/ML): Pushing the frontier of visual generative models and shipping ideas to millions of creators, with an accent on deep learning fundamentals in generative models, Transformers, and diffusion models. Focus on translating research papers into high-quality code and making research land in a real product.

Location: On-site in Toronto

Company

hirify.global is a rapidly scaling startup building proprietary generative media models and AI native creative workflows, having raised nearly $100M.

What you will do

• Push the frontier of visual generative models.
• Ship ideas that reach millions of creators.
• Work alongside researchers on state-of-the-art image captioning, diffusion conditioning, layout, and typography.
• Contribute to hirify.global’s foundation models.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a PhD or Master’s in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Graphics, Natural Language Processing, or a related field (exceptional undergraduates considered).
• Deep learning fundamentals in generative models, including Transformers and diffusion models.
• Strong Python skills and proficiency in a major DL framework (JAX preferred; PyTorch experience welcome).
• Ability to translate research papers into high-quality code and communicate results.
• Prior publications, impactful open-source contributions, or strong project write-ups demonstrating research experience.
• Interest in the creative industry and image generation for design, with a passion for product integration.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity, with RRSP/401(k) with employer match up to 4%.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
• 4 weeks of vacation.
• Toronto HQ perks including daily in-office lunches and dinners.
• Culture of learning and growth with mentorship and autonomy to explore.