Senior Research Engineer, LLM Training & Post-Training

Lightning AI

Remote regions

US UK

Salary range

$165,000–$310,000/yr

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

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Who We Are:

  • Lightning AI is the company behind PyTorch Lightning, building an end-to-end platform for AI development and deployment.
  • Founded in 2019, we operate globally with offices in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and London, backed by Coatue, Index Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, and Firstminute.

What We're Looking For:

  • An experienced Senior Research Engineer who has built, trained, and optimized modern transformer-based language models.
  • Deep experience with PyTorch, distributed training, and turning cutting-edge research into production systems.
  • Comfortable working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits and Perks:

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision, plus 401(k) matching and equity.
  • Unlimited PTO, company-wide winter break, and flexible work arrangements.
  • Paid parental leave, professional development allowance, wellness stipends, and a sabbatical program after four years.

Lightning AI

Lightning AI builds an end-to-end platform for developing, training, and deploying AI systems, founded in 2019. They are a global company with offices in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and London, backed by major venture capital firms, and foster a builder culture that values urgency, ownership, and open communication.

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