Hiring: AI Agent Researcher Company: Vast.ai Location: Los Angeles, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:50:42 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : C++, LLM, Machine Learning, Python, Systems Engineering, Transformers About the job Experience: •Deep expertise in systems engineering across the tech stack •Strong holistic background in machine learning theory and practice •Diverse knowledge of neural architectures/circuits: transformers etc •Published research at top AI conferences Required Skills: •As an Agent Research Engineer, you will help advance the highest levels of the tech stack to imbue AI systems with true agency •. Collaborating directly with our technical founder and diverse team, we will build the next generation of general learning agents. Possessing and maintaining a wide, deep and holistic knowledge base of cutting-edge research is crucial for advancing the mission. Many are called, but few are chosen. •On-site at either our SF or LA offices •Python, Engrish, LLMs, ANNs, C++/Cuda •Lead cutting-edge research in AI agents, focusing on memory, reliability, and reasoning •Prototype and evaluate novel state-of-the-art methods/models •Quick dive into Vast, systems and architectures (virtual 30 minutes) •LLM assisted coding assessment (virtual 1 hour) Compensation: •$160,000 - $320,000 / year •Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!