Research Engineer - Brain Computer Interface Models
Location
San Francisco
Work mode
on-site
Type
full-time
Department
R&D - Engineering
Last seen
2h ago
Zyphra is an artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, California.
The Role:
As a Research Engineer - Brain Computer Interface Models, you will be a core contributor to Zyphra’s BCI work, building the next generation of open-source EEG and brain–computer interface models. You will be involved across the full model lifecycle, from data collection and preprocessing to designing novel architectures and training methodologies.
You’ll Work Across:
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Large-scale EEG model training runs and evaluation
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Architecture and training methodology ablations and innovations
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Dataset collection and preprocessing for EEG and other BCI modalities
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Performance optimization of the training stack
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Integration of models into real-world BCI applications
What We’re Looking For / Requirements:
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Organized, methodical researcher who can take ownership of a project component, communicate their process clearly, and deliver a working module
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with clean and concise coding practices
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Strong implementation and prototyping skills, with comfort working across both research and engineering at scale
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Ability to learn new domains quickly, orient oneself in the academic literature, and implement new ideas, creatively borrowing concepts from other modalities and applying them to EEG domain
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Interest in neural data such as EEG, MEG, fMRI as well as building foundation models in a much less explored space
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Proficiency with PyTorch and Python
Qualifications / Additional Skills:
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Experience with VAEs, GANs, diffusion models, and contrastive learning
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Familiarity with signal processing (especially for EEG) and time-series analysis
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Experience training on large-scale (multi-node) GPU clusters
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Experience contributing to large existing codebases and ramping up quickly
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Previously published machine learning research in well-respected venues
Why Work at Zyphra:
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Our research methodology is grounded in methodical, step-by-step approaches to ambitious goals. Both deep research and engineering excellence are equally valued
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We strongly value new and crazy ideas and are very willing to bet big on new ideas
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We move as quickly as we can; we aim to minimize the bar to impact as low as possible
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We all enjoy what we do and love discussing AI
Benefits and Perks:
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Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA plans
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Competitive compensation and 401(k) plan
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Relocation and immigration support on a case-by-case basis
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In-office snacks and meals provided
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Unlimited PTO and company holidays
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In-person team in San Francisco with a collaborative, high-energy environment