About this role
The Member of Technical Staff, Training Performance Engineer position at Cohere is a full-time role based in London with remote flexibility, perfect for software professionals passionate about optimizing large-scale AI infrastructure. Candidates should reside in locations aligned with Eastern Time to Central European Time hours for smooth collaboration.
Role Overview
As a Performance Engineer in the Pre-Training team, the individual handles the optimization of sophisticated language models and underlying systems. The core focus centers on boosting model training metrics, including training throughput and accelerator utilization. The position bridges software engineering, machine learning, and low-level kernel development to build reliable systems and elevate model capabilities. Responsibilities include spotting and clearing performance roadblocks, building cutting-edge training and profiling tools, and advancing natural language processing capabilities.
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About the Company
Cohere operates as a leading security-first enterprise AI company building advanced foundation AI models and end-to-end products to address real-world business challenges. Headquartered in Toronto with global offices spanning London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin, and Seoul, the organization focuses heavily on driving wide enterprise AI adoption.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application directly on the official Cohere careers page.
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the role offers remote flexibility, though candidates should align with Eastern Time to Central European Time working hours.
What programming languages and frameworks are required?
Applicants need strong software engineering skills with proficiency in Python and machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX, and XLA/MLIR.
What kind of benefits does Cohere provide for full-time employees?
Perks include comprehensive health and dental coverage, mental health funding, a pension scheme, 401K or RRSP matching, 6 weeks of paid vacation, parental leave top-up, and stipends for home offices, learning, and weekly lunches.
Where is the company located?
Cohere is headquartered in Toronto with major offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin, and Seoul.
How should I apply for this job?
Applications must be submitted through the official Cohere careers page.