Founding AI Hardware Researcher — Equity
Physical AI
Physical AI in San Francisco is hiring the founding researchers to accelerate hardware design with AI. You will co-create models trained on board physics, guiding from problem formulation through validated testing to production-ready boards. Equity and a chance to shape the core tech stack await the right candidate. You’ll join a small, fast-moving team building tools to move hardware design at software speed, with visa sponsorship available and the potential to publish seminal work in AI for #J-18808-Ljbffr Physical AI
$180k - $250k
...AI coding assistants changed how software gets built... ...that make complex hardware. Building an engine, a... ...next to the CTO and two founding engineers who all founded... ...robotics Olympiad or research achievements What's... ...~$180k–$250k base + equity ~ A seat on a team of...Employment EquityFull timeVisa sponsorship- ...technology used to design hardware is some of the most... ...fix. General-purpose AI and LLMs don't understand... ...50. We've published AI research with real citations behind... .... We're now hiring the founding researchers on our team... ..., this time with the equity, ownership, and title...Employment EquityFull timeImmediate startVisa sponsorship
- ...grade agents that redefine human-AI collaboration for millions.... ...of elite founders and AI researchers, with backgrounds spanning Stanford... ...deployment looks like under hardware deadlines from OEM partners... ...cash and meaningful equity. Top-tier relocation and immigration...Employment EquityRelocation package
$145.75k - $300.07k
...? It’s Possible.At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful... ...for a Staff Qualitative researcher to play a crucial role in the... ...position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number... ...for this position can be found here.US based applicants only$...Employment EquityWork at officeLocal areaImmediate startRemote workRelocationRelocation package$150k - $250k
About Distyl AI Distyl is an applied AI technology company partnering with the world’... ...goods, and global social organizations.We research and deploy technologies that power AI-... ...compensation, this role is eligible for meaningful equity, along with a comprehensive benefits...Employment EquityWork at office3 days per week$216.3k - $280.8k
Meet the TeamAt Foundation AI, we are leading frontier AI research across Cisco. Our mission is to advance the state of artificial intelligence through... ...locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.Individual pay is determined by the candidate...Employment EquityFull timeTemporary workLocal areaFlexible hours- ...not to miss anything. We're building the AI that finally changes that. Ivo is the contract... ...Role: Why, What, and Who Why AI Researchers are the engine of innovation at Ivo. You'... ..., expertise, and overall fit. ~ Equity: Meaningful ownership in a company that...Employment EquityContract workWork at officeImmediate startRemote workVisa sponsorshipRelocation packageFlexible hours
$204k - $300k
...The Advanced Technology Group (ATG) is the research division of the company. ATG’s mission is... ...and electrical engineering, such as AI/ML, algorithms, digital signal processing... ...plus bonus, benefits, profit sharing and equity compensation Our salary ranges are determined...Employment EquityFull timeLocal areaWorldwideFlexible hours$180k - $300k
As a Founding Senior Account Lead, your mission is to lead strategic... ...design and develop electronics hardware. Key responsibilities Own the... ...a compelling vision for their AI-native electronics development... ...180k - $300k OTE. Early stage equity offered #J-18808-Ljbffr Entrepreneur...Employment Equity- Anthropic is seeking an AI Safety Researcher to advance our understanding of AI alignment and develop practical techniques for building safe and beneficial AI systems. You will conduct original research on constitutional AI, interpretability, and scalable oversight. The...Employment Equity
- ...About the role This is a founding engineering role. You'll own entire... ...pipelines that power Navi's AI, the interfaces instructors... ...across the entire stack from hardware integration to AI/ML to frontend... ...What you'll get Early-stage equity — real ownership in a category...Employment EquityLive in
$174.39k - $217.99k
From Fivetran's founding until now, our mission has remained the same... ...transformation, to the context teams and AI systems rely on.Fivetran helps... ...We're looking for a Senior UX Researcher to join our rapidly growing... ...Fivetran promotes diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging through...Employment EquityFull timeWork at officeRemote workFlexible hours$10k
...Description: Halluminate is an applied AI and data company working with frontier... ...and more in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, etc.) and broader knowledge... ...an experienced Finance expert to join our research team to do Applied AI Research in the Financial...Employment EquityFull timeH1bWork at officeRelocationVisa sponsorship$170k - $300k
Our client is a Series B AI company training custom frontier models to solve prediction and optimization problems for enterprise supply... ...$170,000-$300,000 annual base salary. This role does not offer equity. Health, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), commuter benefits and...Employment EquityFull timeH1bVisa sponsorshipRelocation package$150k - $180k
Accounting Manager | Consumer Hardware/ AI | $150k - $180k + Equity + Bonus ABOUT THE JOB Zanda is an executive search partner working exclusively with... ...ll work closely with senior finance leadership and the founding team. This is a build‑it‑yourself kind of role....Employment EquityLive in$200k - $260k
...engineering will build on for years. Founding infra seat with the... ...Matterhaul is building the AI-native operating system for the... ...depending on level and experience. Equity: 0.5% – 1.5%. This is a... ...senior and staff/principal. Hardware + AI coding budget and a real...Employment EquityFull timeWork at officeLocal area$180k - $230k
We're recruiting a Founding AI Engineer for an early-stage SF startup... ...models running on real hardware, out in the field. What you'... ...startup stints under a year Pure researchers who've never shipped to real... ...0K base plus 0.25% to 0.75% equity. Visa: OPT or H-1B transfers...Employment EquityH1bWork at officeVisa sponsorship$169k - $250k
...translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers... ...and collaboration, join us! The Figma Research team is hiring a seasoned researcher to... ...and specific work location. Figma offers equity to employees, as well as a competitive package...Employment EquityRemote jobMinimum wageFull timeTemporary workWork at officeLocal areaFlexible hoursShift work$250k - $320k
...infrastructure frontier AI labs build internally,... ...tasks like autonomous research, and the full-stack platform... ...on them. As our Founding Solutions Architect, your... ...benchmarking across hardware generations (H100, H200... ...250–$320k + meaningful equity Flexible work (remote...Employment EquityRemote workVisa sponsorshipRelocation packageFlexible hours$180k - $250k
About the job Founding Engineer - Applied AI Founding Engineer - Applied AI Company... ...building AI for complex hardware manufacturers Location: San... ...: $180,000 - $250,000 + equity Employment Type: Full-time... ...champion, Stanford AI Lab researchers, a former president of Hyundai...Employment EquityFull timeRemote work$230k
...Everyone's building AI agents, but almost nobody... ...Fit: Our CEO previously founded Stormpath (acquired by... ...run: their cloud, their hardware, and sometimes an air‑... ...later. ~ A do‑er, not a researcher‑in‑residence. You'd... ...a competitive salary, equity, and benefits. Compensation...Employment EquityWork at officeShift work$200k - $400k
...product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative... ...States to help them hire. Founding AI Engineer Location San... ...$200,000 - $400,000 Base Equity 0.2% - 0.8% Equity Visa... ...production users - not only a research prototype or internal demo....Employment EquityFull timeWork at officeImmediate startRemote workVisa sponsorship- Plaud is building the real-world AI interface for professionals to amplify intelligence, elevate productivity and performance. This San Francisco-based team seeks a researcher who can lead hardware-focused studies, from planning through delivery, and translate findings...
$180k - $220k
...Engineering San Francisco, CA Full-time $180K – $220K • Offers Equity Who we are: Cooper is an AI coworker for the insurance industry. Getting a business... ...industry. About the role We're hiring the Founding Engineering team for a new hyper-growth AI business...Employment EquityFull time- A leading AI company in San Francisco is seeking a founding GTM operator to build a self-improving GTM AI engine for growth. The ideal candidate will have deep... ...revenue generation and offers competitive salary, equity, top-tier health benefits, and unlimited AI token usage...Employment Equity
- ...Keenable.ai, Inc. seeks a founding GTM role to win technical engagements with AI labs and inference... ...that feed revenue. You will engage researchers and ML engineers, balance latency and... ...Area preferred; significant early-stage equity accompanies this growthسر. #J-18808...Employment Equity
$150k - $300k
...environments and benchmarks that measure whether AI agents can perform realistic company work... ...meet or exceed human performance. This founding engineer role sits at the intersection of... ...0,000 annually, with meaningful founding equity. Visa sponsorship availability requires...Employment EquityVisa sponsorship- Chanty is seeking a founding Growth/GTM leader to join as a co-founder. You will own the go... ...strategy for Chanty's first multiplayer AI platform for healthcare, guiding product-... ...will begin after a 2-3 month ramp, with equity aligned to impact and growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr...Employment Equity
- Cooper AI in San Francisco is seeking a Founding Recruiter to own full-cycle recruiting across GTM, Product, Engineering, and G&A. You will partner with the founder and hiring managers to shape the early hires that will define the company’s trajectory. You’ll build the...Employment Equity
$226k - $285k
...Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) for AI infrastructure. The successful candidate... ...chain strategies across various critical hardware programs. Requirements include a Bachelor... ...competitive salary range of $226K - $285K USD plus equity, alongside opportunities to work in a...Employment Equity
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