AI Systems Researcher/Engineer

Okx; United States; Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International startup

State-of-the-art tools

Competitive compensation

International exposure

Job summary

Brave is hiring an AI Systems Researcher/Research Engineer to shape performance evaluations and optimize on-device AI across desktop and mobile. You will work on browser ML models, on-device agents, and privacy/security collaborations, contributing to high-impact AI solutions within a privacy-first startup.

The role requires strong software development skills (Python/C++, JavaScript or Rust) and a Ph.D. in CS is highly preferred, with open-source collaboration and a global reach across Europe,

Qualifications

• Background in AI systems research and performance evaluation.
• Experience optimizing ML models for on-device performance and privacy/security tech.
• Familiarity with modern ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, MLX, ONNX Runtime, Core ML, TensorRT).

Responsibilities

• Shape and improve performance evaluations across desktop and mobile platforms.
• Develop and optimize on-device AI systems and browser ML models.
• Collaborate with privacy and security researchers to mitigate AI risks.
• Contribute to open-source projects and scalable AI infrastructure.

Skills

Python

C++

JavaScript

Rust

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

MLX

ONNX Runtime

Core ML

TensorRT

Job description

AI Systems Researcher / Research Engineer

London (Preferred) - Hybrid, or Remote in North America, EU, UK

About Brave

Brave is on a mission to protect the human right to privacy online. We’ve built a free web browser that blocks creepy ads and trackers by default, a private search engine with a truly independent index, private AI assistant, latest privacy and security features, and a private ad network (opt-in!) that directly rewards you for your attention. Already over 120 million people regularly use Brave for a faster, more private web. Millions more switch every month.

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

Join us at Brave as we redefine the future of online experiences with a range of cutting-edge, top-performing products. We’re seeking an experienced AI Systems and Performance Researcher/Engineer to shape and improve our performance evaluations and optimizations across desktop and mobile. If you’re passionate about innovation, privacy, and delivering impactful AI solutions, this is your opportunity to make a difference. We need you to help with a wide range of key products, ranging from our browser ML models, novel applications, on-device AI agents, performance evaluations, and collaborating closely with privacy and security researchers to protect the users from AI risks.

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
• Experience with software development practices (Python, C++, JavaScript and/or Rust)
• 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

• ML Systems (pipelines, performance evaluation, etc.)
• 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.

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