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AI Systems Researcher/Engineer

Remote, North America, EU, UK·Added 24 days ago

Brave

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Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Brave doesn't mention sponsorship, but this role may fit the Digital nomad visa.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work remotely, within limits

    London (Preferred) - Hybrid, or Remote in North America, EU, UK

  • Doctorate

    “A Ph.D. in computer science is highly preferred, but we may consider some exceptions with industry experience” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Ability to work at an exciting and well-funded international startup headquartered in San Francisco
  • Cutting-edge technology, allowing you to work with state-of-the-art tools and software solutions
  • Competitive compensation and plenty of room for personal growth
  • Great international exposure and team atmosphere

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Background and/or previous work in AI systems research and performance evaluation.
  • Expertise in optimizing and evaluating ML models and/or privacy & security technologies for on-device performance.
  • Experience with modern Machine Learning (ML) frameworks (e.g., Pytorch, TensorFlow, MLX, ONNX Runtime, Core ML, TensorRT, etc.).

Nice to have

  • ML Systems (pipelines, performance evaluation, etc.)
  • Open source projects on mobile/desktop systems optimization
  • Experience with confidential computing and security/privacy protocols
  • Ph.D. in computer science from a top-tier school
  • A strong publication record in premier systems, performance, or ML
  • Work experience in industry is desirable

Education & certifications

An ideal candidate will have a mix of skills that include the following:

  • A Ph.D. in computer science is highly preferred, but we may consider some exceptions with industry experience

The role

Join us at Brave as we redefine the future of online experiences with a range of cutting-edge, top-performing products. We're seeking an experienced AI Systems and Performance Researcher/Engineer to shape and improve our performance evaluations and optimizations across desktop and mobile. If you're passionate about innovation, privacy, and delivering impactful AI solutions, this is your opportunity to make a difference. We need you to help with a wide range of key products, ranging from our browser ML models, novel applications, on-device AI agents, performance evaluations, and collaborating closely with privacy and security researchers to protect the users from AI risks.

How you'll work

We are looking to hire in London but would consider an exceptional candidate in the rest of Europe.

AI Systems Researcher / Research Engineer

London (Preferred) - Hybrid, or Remote in North America, EU, UK

About you

  • Demonstrates a high level of initiative and consistently delivers high-quality solutions
  • Has an enquiring mind and a disciplined scientific approach to extracting facts and understanding observed behavior
  • Is excited by the potential of realizing high-value commercial outcomes and change the way that the advertising business operates
  • Want to be part of a high-growth startup company with global ambitions
  • Experience with software development practices (Python, C++, JavaScript and/or Rust)
  • Has a proven track record implementing data driven products and a broad understanding of the state of the art in systems and networks
  • Comfortable working in an open-source setting
  • Able to create and deploy mobile/desktop applications and systems
  • Has a passion for helping protect users' privacy and security

About Brave

Brave is a privacy-focused technology company best known for its Brave web browser, which blocks ads and trackers by default and rewards users with its Basic Attention Token (BAT) cryptocurrency. Founded in 2015 by Brendan Eich, the co-creator of JavaScript and former CEO of Mozilla, Brave has grown into a significant player in the browser market, with millions of monthly active users and a strong focus on user privacy and decentralized web technologies. The company operates globally, with its headquarters in San Francisco, California, and a distributed team across multiple countries.

In Spain, Brave has a small but growing presence, with open roles for senior engineers and solutions specialists. The company embraces a remote-first culture, allowing employees to work from anywhere, including Spain. For international professionals, Brave offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge browser technology, contribute to an open-source project, and be part of a mission-driven company that challenges the status quo of online advertising. The Spanish team, while not a large office, is part of a global network that values technical excellence and innovation.

Founded
2015
Employees
100–500
Headquarters
San Francisco, USA
Website
brave.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Brave is a remote-first company, allowing employees to work from anywhere, including Spain, which can facilitate relocation.
  • The company is known for its strong commitment to privacy and open-source software, making it an attractive employer for engineers passionate about these areas.
  • Brave's browser is built on Chromium, so engineers with C++ and web platform experience will find the work challenging and rewarding.
  • The company offers competitive compensation and benefits, including equity, which is common in the tech industry.
  • Working at Brave means contributing to a product that has a significant impact on the web, with a mission to change how online advertising works.

In their own words

About the company & team

Brave is on a mission to protect the human right to privacy online. We've built a free web browser that blocks creepy ads and trackers by default, a private search engine with a truly independent index, private AI assistant, latest privacy and security features, and a private ad network (opt-in!) that directly rewards you for your attention. Already over 120 million people regularly use Brave for a faster, more private web. Millions more switch every month.

The internet is a sea of ads, hackers, and echo chambers. Big Tech makes huge profits off our data, and tells us what's true and what's not. Brave is fighting back. Join us!

Additional information

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