Research Engineer

Factory is looking for innovative Research Engineers to build and evolve cutting-edge AI systems that transform how software organizations accelerate their productivity and innovation.

What you will do and achieve:

• Innovate at the forefront of AI by designing, developing, and deploying AI-driven agentic systems that enhance Factory's core AI capabilities

• Work with product and engineering teams to integrate emergent AI research findings into practical, customer-centric solutions, enhancing the platform's effectiveness and user experience.

• Engage in iterative development processes, rapidly prototyping and refining AI functionalities based on real-world feedback to meet the evolving needs of developers and enterprises.

• Take the initiative in identifying and addressing product stability and scalability challenges, ensuring Droids reliably support large-scale operational demands.

• Lead the exploration and integration of large-scale data processing techniques to bolster the reliability and effectiveness of our AI systems

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML engineering roles post-acquisition of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, or a related technical field.

• Demonstrated proficiency with LLMs and a track record of applying AI/ML techniques to solve complex, unstructured problems, ideally within the domain of software engineering or related areas.

• Self-motivated and autonomous, with a proven ability to navigate ambiguous research projects from conception to impactful deployment.

• Strong communication skills that enable you to articulate technical concepts and strategies clearly at all levels, coupled with a strategic mindset oriented towards innovation.

• Experience with data-intensive applications and familiarity with the software development lifecycle are highly desirable, though not mandatory.

• The team goes into the office 5 days a week in San Francisco (walking distance to Caltrain).