Machine Learning / Software Engineer (AI Startup)

TL;DR

Machine Learning / Software Engineer (AI): Building core infrastructure for decentralised AI training and inference using spare compute from personal devices with an accent on distributed systems, low-level performance, and machine learning. Focus on contributing across the stack from systems-level code to ML pipelines, working closely with researchers and founding team.

Location: California, London

Salary: 240,000 USD - 360,000 USD Base + Equity

Company

A well-funded early-stage AI startup founded by Oxford grads and competitive programming talent, raised ~$20M with a GitHub repo garnering 15k stars in four months.

What you will do

• Build core infrastructure for decentralised AI training and inference.
• Contribute across the stack, from systems-level code to ML pipelines.
• Work closely with researchers and the founding team on a highly technical product.

Requirements

• Exceptional programmers with a track record in competitive programming (ICPC finalists, IOI/IMO/IPhO participants, etc.).
• Graduates or early-career engineers preferred, with high potential and hunger to grow.
• Strong generalist skills, fast learners, and passion for building new infrastructure from scratch.