Research Engineer

Hedra • San Francisco, CA

286d

About The Position

Hedra is a pioneering generative media company backed by top investors at Index, A16Z, and Abstract Ventures. We're building Hedra Studio, a multimodal creation platform capable of control, emotion, and creative intelligence. At the core of Hedra Studio is our Character-3 foundation model, the first omnimodal model in production. Character-3 jointly reasons across image, text, and audio for more intelligent video generation — it’s the next evolution of AI-driven content creation. Note: At Hedra, we’re a team of hard-working, passionate individuals seeking to fundamentally change content and build a generational company together. You should have start-up experience and be a self-starter that is driven to build impactful products that change the status quo. You must be willing to work in-person in either NYC or SF.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field, suitable for early-career professionals.
• Some experience with machine learning projects, preferably in Python, reflecting hands-on skills.
• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow, essential for model implementation.
• Strong programming skills and a passion for learning new technologies, aligning with startup dynamism.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, given the collaborative nature of the role.
• A willingness to take on new challenges and learn from them, ideal for a junior position.

Responsibilities

• Implement and test machine learning models under the guidance of senior team members, focusing on 3DVAE and video diffusion models.
• Assist in data preparation and preprocessing for model training, handling video datasets effectively.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in machine learning, such as new diffusion model architectures, to contribute to innovation.
• Contribute to the development of new features and improvements in our models, supporting team efforts.
• Work collaboratively with the team to achieve project goals, fostering a learning environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity
• 401k (no match)
• Healthcare (Silver PPO Medical, Vision, Dental)
• Lunch and snacks at the office

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree