Research Scientist

Role overview

• check_circle Identify high-leverage research problems across the voice AI stac: synthesis, modeling, alignment, perception, and take full ownership of driving them forward
• check_circle Design and run rigorous experiments, then translate what works into shipped improvements to our models and product
• check_circle Work directly with research engineers to move fast from prototype to production
• check_circle Help set the scientific direction of the team and raise the bar on how we do research
• check_circle A track record of original research - you've found a real problem, developed a novel approach, and seen it through
• check_circle Deep expertise in at least one of: speech synthesis, ASR, audio modeling, language modeling, or multimodal learning
• check_circle Fluency in the math, probability, optimization, linear algebra, and the ability to reason about model behavior from first principles
• check_circle You move fluidly between ideas and implementation; you don't just write papers, you build things
• check_circle Clear, precise written and verbal communication

Preferred qualifications

• Publications at top venues (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, Interspeech, ICASSP, ACL, etc.)
• Experience with generative modeling, diffusion, flow matching, codec-based audio, or autoregressive models
• Familiarity with RLHF or preference optimization
• You are a former founder

Benefits

• check_circle Top-tier compensation: in order to get the best talent, we provide salary and equity that recognize your skillset
• check_circle Meals: free breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided in the office
• check_circle Healthcare: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision
• check_circle We have regular off-sites and team celebrations
• check_circle 401(k) – Let us help you plan for the future. We’ve got you covered.

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