Hiring: Machine Learning Systems Researcher Company: Lightmatter Location: Mountain View, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 07:41:59 Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Deep Learning, Large Language Model, Machine Learning About the job Experience: •2 - 5 years of industry and/or research experience in the field. •5 years of industry and/or research experience in the field. Required Skills: •Stay up to date on the latest advancements in Machine Learning research. •Build tools to model the performance of Passage-enabled systems when running both training and inference workloads for the latest AI models. •Partner cross-functionally with our product and solutions architecture teams to design compelling reference platforms for our customers, powered by Lightmatter technology. •Function as the Machine Learning expert in the room. •Publish academic papers at top industry conferences and journals. Help support the publication of whitepapers, blog posts, and other marketing collateral. Qualifications: •PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. •Solid background in Machine Learning systems research and experience with performance evaluation and performance modeling. •Applied hands-on capability in machine learning / deep learning methods and extensive knowledge of Large Language Model training and inference frameworks. •Academic publications in relevant journals and industry conferences. •Required proficiency in knowledge of AI systems, including compute (GPUs, TPUs, etc.) and networking (Ethernet, Infiniband, NVLink, etc.) technologies, and their various topologies, paradigms, and trade-offs. •Demonstrated capacity to independently own projects from conception to completion. •Demonstrated ability to creatively problem-solve and apply first-principles thinking to generate novel ideas, particularly in ambiguous, evolving environments. •Exceptional skills in communicating complex research outcomes and technical concepts to partners and internal stakeholders, while embodying our value of speaking truth. •Demonstrated capacity to work across research, product, and business functions, rolling up your sleeves to bridge gaps and accelerate outcomes, while demonstrating the core value of "we are one Lightmatter." •Adaptable and versatile, thriving in a high-speed, high-precision environment. Compensation: •Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) 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!