About this role
The Post-Training Research Engineer position at Baseten is a full-time remote or San Francisco-based role focused on scaling custom model inference and training tooling. This opportunity suits machine learning professionals with strong math and computer science foundations eager to advance AI infrastructure.
Role Overview
Baseten is looking for a research engineer to join its growing Post-Training team. Custom models are vital to customer success, with the vast majority of traffic involving models that have undergone post-training like reinforcement learning, supervised finetuning, or bespoke research methods. This role involves building in-house tooling to support training diverse model architectures efficiently at scale, working across the entire stack from deep technical topics to systems-level engineering.
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About the Company
Baseten powers mission-critical inference for dynamic AI companies such as Cursor, Notion, OpenEvidence, Abridge, Clay, Gamma, and Writer. By combining applied AI research, flexible infrastructure, and seamless developer tooling, Baseten helps frontier AI companies bring cutting-edge models into production. The company recently raised a $1.5B Series F led by Altimeter Capital, Conviction Partners, and Spark Capital.
How to Apply
Please visit the official Baseten careers page to submit your application for the Post-Training Research Engineer position.
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Questions candidates ask
What is the salary range for the Post-Training Research Engineer role?
The salary range for this position is between $200,000 and $275,000 USD per year, supplemented by meaningful equity and a comprehensive benefits package.
Is this position remote?
Yes, this role offers remote flexibility while also being based out of San Francisco.
What skills and tools are relevant for this job?
Relevant skills and tools include PyTorch, TensorFlow, Kubernetes, Spark, Ray, Slurm, Dask, and transformer training parallelism strategies.
What benefits are provided to U.S. employees?
U.S. employees receive 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for themselves and dependents, a company-facilitated 401(k), flexible PTO, paid parental leave, a family-building stipend through Carrot, and equity.
How do I apply for the Post-Training Research Engineer position?
Interested candidates should apply directly through the official Baseten careers page.