AI Systems Researcher/Engineer New

Brave; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brave is seeking an AI Systems Researcher / Research Engineer in London (Hybrid) to advance on-device ML and privacy-focused technologies. The role requires a deep background in AI systems research, ML model optimization, and experience with modern ML frameworks.

You will contribute to high-value commercial outcomes and work in an open-source oriented, fast-growing startup environment. The candidate should have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates initiative and delivers high-quality solutions.
• Disciplined scientific approach to extracting facts and understanding observed behavior.
• Experience with data-driven products and state-of-the-art systems and networks.

Skills

AI systems research

ML model optimization

On-device privacy & security

PyTorch

TensorFlow

ONNX Runtime

Core ML

TensorRT

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

ONNX Runtime

Core ML

TensorRT

Job description

AI Systems Researcher / Research Engineer

UK: London (Preferred) - Hybrid

About Brave

The internet is a sea of ads, hackers, and echo chambers. Big Tech makes huge profits off our data, and tells us what’s true and what’s not. Brave is fighting back. Join us!

Summary

About you

An ideal candidate will have a mix of skills that include the following:

• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and consistently delivers high-quality solutions
• Has an enquiring mind and a disciplined scientific approach to extracting facts and understanding observed behavior
• Is excited by the potential of realizing high-value commercial outcomes and change the way that the advertising business operates
• Want to be part of a high-growth startup company with global ambitions
• Has a proven track record implementing data driven products and a broad understanding of the state of the art in systems and networks
• Comfortable working in an open-source setting
• Able to create and deploy mobile/desktop applications and systems
• Has a passion for helping protect users’ privacy and security
• A Ph.D. in computer science is highly preferred, but we may consider some exceptions with industry experience

Specific Skills

• Background and/or previous work in AI systems research and performance evaluation.
• Expertise in optimizing and evaluating ML models and/or privacy & security technologies for on-device performance.
• Experience with modern Machine Learning (ML) frameworks (e.g., Pytorch, TensorFlow, MLX, ONNX Runtime, Core ML, TensorRT, etc.).

Skills That Will Set You Apart from the Competition

• Open source projects on mobile/desktop systems optimization
• Experience with confidential computing and security/privacy protocols
• Ph.D. in computer science from a top-tier school
• A strong publication record in premier systems, performance, or ML
• Work experience in industry is desirable

Working at Brave - What we offer

• Ability to work at an exciting and well-funded international startup headquartered in San Francisco
• Cutting-edge technology, allowing you to work with state-of-the-art tools and software solutions
• Competitive compensation and plenty of room for personal growth
• Great international exposure and team atmosphere

We are looking to hire in London but would consider an exceptional candidate in the rest of Europe.