Applied Research Engineer - San Francisco

As an applied research engineer at Confidential, you’ll build high performance building blocks and large scale pipelines to understand video with high precision at internet scale. Often this involves working on ambiguous research problems and finding clever techniques to solve them. You will be working in the computer vision, audio processing, and text processing domains. You’re likely a good fit if you’re comfortable working with models + APIs and squeezing every drop of performance out of them through clever pre/post-processing, parallelism, pipelining, inference optimization, and occasionally fine-tuning.

We are seeking an innovative and passionate Applied Research Engineer to join our dynamic team in San Francisco. In this cutting-edge role, you will work at the intersection of engineering and applied research, utilizing advanced methodologies to drive technological advancements. As a crucial member of our organization, you'll contribute to projects that aim to solve real-world problems and enhance product development, shaping the future of our industry.

Your expertise will be vital in exploring new technologies and applying research findings to practical applications. At our company, we foster a collaborative environment that encourages creativity, offers competitive growth opportunities, and values contributions from every team member. If you are driven by curiosity and strive to make a tangible impact in your field, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research to develop innovative solutions that meet market needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate theoretical concepts into practical engineering applications.
• Utilize advanced data analysis techniques to interpret research findings and inform decision-making.
• Develop prototypes and models to validate research results and feasibility of new technologies.
• Present research findings and progress updates to stakeholders through reports and presentations.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in applied research.
• Lead experimental design, testing, and evaluation to ensure product quality and performance.
• Contribute to the publication of research papers and patent applications when applicable.
• Mentor junior engineers and interns in research methodologies and project execution.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for future projects.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in computer vision or audio processing
• Strong Python developer with hands-on experience in PyTorch or similar ML frameworks
• Excellent communication skills with customers and external teams
• Write clean, maintainable code Deep passion for video domain and media technologies
• Motivated by building end-to-end products
• Break down problems from customer level impact to building blocks
• In-person at SF HQ
• Creative mindset and a passion for innovation in technology.