over 1 year ago
Responsibilities
- Design, build, test, and iterate software and AI prototypes for emerging technologies and product concepts.
- Translate theoretical AI and machine learning research into practical, testable implementations.
- Create proof-of-concept demonstrations and conduct feasibility studies, benchmarking, and performance evaluations.
- Collaborate with research, engineering, and product teams to align prototypes with strategic goals.
- Document design processes, experimental results, and technical insights for internal knowledge sharing.
- Stay current on emerging technologies and methodologies in AI, software engineering, and distributed systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field; a Master’s degree or PhD is preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in prototype development, ideally in an R&D or high-growth technology environment.
- Strong foundation in engineering principles, machine learning, and applied mathematics.
- Proficiency in Python and C/C++.
- Experience with AI technologies such as computer vision models, large language models, or language processing.
- Ability to build and iterate on technical prototypes quickly and independently.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to present technical ideas to varied audiences.
- Experience working cross-functionally and navigating technical ambiguity.
- Preferred qualifications include distributed AI or edge-computing experience, startup or fast-paced R&D experience, and AI or software-development publications or patents.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, including a high-deductible HSA option with company contribution.
- 401(k) match for U.S.-based employees.
- Flexible PTO policy and parental leave for eligible employees.
- Continuing education support.
- Company-paid basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Free parking for in-office employees.
- Benefits may vary for employees hired outside the United States based on local law, country-specific requirements, and employing entity.
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About webAI
webAI builds an end-to-end platform for training, deploying, and operating private AI models on infrastructure customers control, including edge devices. It sells enterprise software and developer SDKs/APIs used by public-sector, defense, aviation, and manufacturing teams to run specialized models with data sovereignty. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the privately held company focuses on distributed AI/LLM infrastructure across local and cloud environments.