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Research Engineer
SandboxAQ
Posted: 10/21/2026Open SourcePython
Staff Machine Learning, Operations Research Engineer
Burq
Posted: 10/8/2026Core Competencies
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Demonstrates deep expertise in AI/ML and software engineering, with strong programming skills in Python and experience in agentic frameworks. Capable of collaborating cross-functionally to deliver scalable and reliable software while staying current with advancements in agentic technologies.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Deep Expertise In AI/MLStrong Programming Skills In PythonExperience With Agent OrchestrationHands-On Experience With Secure Model DeploymentMSc Or PhD In Computer Science
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesOpen SourcePython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Create new agentic capabilities, including frameworks for monitoring, guardrailing, and evaluating agents
- Make agents work together more effectively
- Perform exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and model fine-tuning using the latest frameworks
- Work with Product and Research to translate AI research into applicable features and software engineering projects
- Rapidly iterate on prototypes and features based on feedback and evolving product needs
- Contribute production-ready code across engineering to deliver scalable software
- Stay current with agentic developments and explore new opportunities
- Break, fix, and harden systems for production
- Collaborate with ML experts, security experts, mathematicians, and software engineers
- Publish and deploy innovations shaping agentic collaboration and trust
Requirements
What you’ll need- MSc in Computer Science or related field with exposure to AI/ML
- Deep expertise in AI/ML, software engineering, or AI security
- Strong programming skills in Python and relevant ML and/or agentic frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively with a high degree of end-to-end ownership, delivering real world outcomes
- Ability to pick up other programming languages and technologies as required to ship scalable and reliable software
- Hands-on experience with at least one of: agent orchestration, agent harnesses, agent teams, jailbreaking/prompt injection, red teaming, data poisoning or evasion attacks, secure model deployment or sandboxing, detection and monitoring for AI misuse
- Experience contributing to open source projects
- Experience in a fast-paced startup environment
- PhD in Computer Science or related field with focus on AI/ML or similar (highly desired)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based incentives or bonuses (where applicable)
- Equity participation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents with generous employer premium contributions
- Retirement savings with company matching
- Paid parental leave
- Inclusive family-building benefits
- Flexible paid time off
- Company-wide seasonal breaks
- Support for flexible work arrangements
- On-the-job development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Access to internal learning and development programs
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Hard Skills
Exploratory Data AnalysisFeature EngineeringModel Fine-TuningProduction-Ready Code DevelopmentAgentic FrameworksProgramming LanguagesData PoisoningEvasion AttacksDetection And Monitoring For AI MisuseOpen Source Contributions
Soft Skills
Cross-Functional CollaborationEnd-To-End OwnershipAdaptability
Industry Keywords
AI SecurityAgentic CapabilitiesAgent CollaborationFast-Paced Startup EnvironmentAI Research
