Senior Tensor AI Scientist

Location: Germany — Hybrid

Company

hirify.global develops quantum technologies and quantum-as-a-service solutions combining quantum computing with high-performance classical computing for machine learning, optimisation, simulation, and security.

What you will do

• Advance and scale tensor network research beyond the current state of the art.
• Develop efficient machine learning architectures, training methods, optimisation algorithms, and model compression techniques.
• Design and train modern deep learning models, including transformers, with a focus on efficient large-scale training.
• Take research ideas from concept through algorithm development and validated results, applying them to challenging real-world problems.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to run methods efficiently on modern computing platforms.
• Contribute to patents and publications, represent the company at conferences, structure research activities, and mentor junior colleagues.

Requirements

• More than 5 years of relevant post-PhD experience, or equivalent experience after an MSc, in machine learning, applied mathematics, computer science, or a related field.
• Strong mathematical foundations in linear algebra, numerical methods, optimisation, probability, and machine learning optimisation.
• Hands-on experience training transformers or other modern deep learning models using PyTorch or JAX, including efficient large-scale training and fine-tuning.
• Experience with low-rank methods, quantisation, distillation, sparsity, GPU and HPC environments, distributed training, and Python software engineering.
• A record of publications or patents and the ability to independently lead research from concept to result.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to guide and develop junior colleagues.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of tensor networks and related numerical and optimisation methods.
• Experience in finance, chemistry, or operations.
• Knowledge of C++ and familiarity with quantum computing.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with experts in quantum technologies and an experienced leadership team.
• Exposure to advanced developments in science and engineering.
• Flexible working arrangements and the option to work remotely or from an office space.
• Personal development plan with clear advancement goals.
• Supportive, diverse, and collaborative environment focused on trust, excellence, continuous improvement, innovation, and initiative.
• Competitive salary.