Machine Learning Research Engineer, Optical Computing PHASER

TensaCo Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

TensaCo in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Machine Learning Research Engineer to map neural networks and algorithms onto PHASER’s physics and prove where optical computation wins. You will design training methods for physical and optical neural networks, build fair digital baselines, and develop compilers from models to modulator programs, driving innovation in AI acceleration.

PHASER represents an optical approach to AI acceleration; join a team building the next generation of efficient,

Qualifications

• Strong background in deep learning and numerical optimization.
• Experience with PyTorch or JAX.
• Nice to have physics-aware or differentiable simulation.

Responsibilities

• Design training methods for physical and optical neural networks.
• Build fair digital baselines and measure against them.
• Develop compilers from models to modulator programs.

Skills

Deep learning

Numerical optimization

PyTorch

JAX

Job description

Machine Learning Research Engineer, Optical Computing

Map neural networks and algorithms onto PHASER’s physics, and prove where optical computation wins.

What you’ll do

• Design training methods for physical and optical neural networks
• Build fair digital baselines and measure against them
• Develop compilers from models to modulator programs

What you’ll bring

• Strong background in deep learning and numerical optimization
• Experience with PyTorch or JAX

Nice to have

• Physics-aware or differentiable simulation

About TensaCo

TensaCo builds the compute and software that make AI faster, more efficient and accountable: PHASER, an optical approach to AI acceleration, and TensorCode, software for AI teams can check, correct and own.

TensaCo is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.