ML Researcher

Location: On-Site | New York City, NY (relocation assistance available)

Why This Role Matters

Join a stealth-mode, well-funded applied-AI lab that is building the first system engineered for super-human creativity. Their mission is to place “creative genius in the hands of everyone,” unlocking a new renaissance in design, film, storytelling, and yet-to-be-imagined art forms. As one of the first research hires, you will shape the technical vision, own company-moving research problems, and receive founder-level equity.

What You’ll Do

• Invent new learning algorithms that push generative models beyond pattern recognition into open-ended creative reasoning.
• Train and scale multimodal models—text, image, video, and 3-D—on large GPU clusters, taking ideas from prototype to production.
• Define creativity metrics and rigorous evaluation frameworks that capture originality, usefulness, and human resonance.
• Collaborate with world-class artists & engineers to transform research breakthroughs into intuitive creator tools.
• Publish, present, and influence the broader ML community while protecting proprietary innovation.
• Shape research culture by mentoring peers and establishing best practices for first-principles exploration.

What You’ll Bring

• PhD in ML/AI, Computer Science, or a related field (exceptional MSc candidates considered).
• Multiple first-author papers at premier ML venues (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI) or equivalent demonstrable impact.
• Deep command of probability, optimization, and modern deep-learning architectures.
• Proven ability to originate novel methods—not just apply existing frameworks.
• Passion for creative AI and the ambition to tackle “impossible” problems.
• Readiness to relocate to NYC and thrive in an intense, high-ownership startup environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary DOE
• Equity: founder-level equity.
• Visa: O-1 / EB-1 sponsorship supported for outstanding researchers.
• Compute: Dedicated multi-node GPU access for every researcher, with headroom to scale massive experiments.
• Premium health coverage, flexible PTO, and resources tailored for rapid scientific discovery.

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