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Research Engineer — Physical AI & World Models

Hedra

A generative modeling company in San Francisco is seeking a Research Engineer to lead pre-training and post-training of action-conditioned world models. You will design and implement methodologies in collaboration with industrial partners, contributing directly to publications and real-world applications of generative AI and physical systems. The ideal candidate has experience with video, multimodal models, and a strong background in machine learning. The position offers competitive compensation, healthcare, and a supportive office environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hedra

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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