Looking for Research Engineer jobs in San Francisco with visa sponsorship? Thinking Machines Lab is hiring a Research Engineer, Infrastructure, Inference based in San Francisco.
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Research Engineer Jobs in San Francisco: Overview
| Job Title | Research Engineer, Infrastructure, Inference |
| Employer | Thinking Machines Lab |
| Location | San Francisco, California |
| Salary | $400,000–$500,000 per year |
| Job Type | Full-time, on-site |
| Experience | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science or engineering |
| Visa Sponsorship | Confirmed: We sponsor visas |
| Closing Date | Not specified in the available job information |
About the Employer
Thinking Machines Lab builds AI systems that extend human will and judgment. The company trains frontier models and develops tools for model customization, based in San Francisco.
Job Responsibilities
- Design, optimize and scale systems that power large AI model inference
- Improve inference speed, cost-effectiveness, reliability and reproducibility
- Work with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or JAX at the systems level
- Optimize inference serving systems for throughput and latency
- Enable research teams to focus on model capabilities rather than infrastructure bottlenecks
Requirements
- Essential: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering or similar
- Essential: Understanding of deep learning frameworks and their system architectures
- Essential: Experience with inference serving systems such as SGLang or vLLM
- Preferred: Experience with large-scale distributed systems
Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants
Thinking Machines Lab confirms it sponsors visas. While success is not guaranteed for every candidate or role, the company is committed to working through the visa process with the right fit. Relocation support is available as needed. This role is open to international applicants who meet the technical requirements.
Salary and Benefits
- Generous health, dental and vision benefits
- Unlimited PTO and paid parental leave
- Relocation support as needed
How to Apply
Apply through the company’s Ashby or Accel job board. Submit a CV highlighting systems and inference experience. No specific cover letter requirement is stated.
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