Research Scientist – Multimodal AI | Confidential AI Startup

About The OpportunityA well-funded, early-stage AI company is seeking a Research Scientist specializing in Multimodal Representation Learning.This is an exciting opportunity for an AI researcher who wants to work at the frontier of multimodal AI across text, images, audio, and video, while helping shape the company's long-term technical direction.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and train advanced multimodal AI modelsResearch new AI architectures and representation-learning techniquesTrain and optimize foundation modelsWork across text, image, audio, and video modalitiesTranslate cutting-edge research into production-ready systemsCollaborate directly with founders and the engineering teamHelp define the company's long-term AI research and technical strategyRequired Qualifications3–6 years of relevant AI/ML research experienceDeep expertise in Machine Learning / Artificial IntelligenceHands-on experience training multimodal AI modelsStrong research background combined with practical implementation skillsAdvanced Python skills and experience with modern deep learning frameworksExperience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and foundation modelsStrong problem-solving and analytical abilitiesHigh ownership and ability to thrive in an early-stage startup environmentStrongly PreferredFrontier AI research experienceMultimodal AI / representation learningComputer VisionReinforcement LearningPublished research or strong research contributionsExperience as a founder or technical leaderStrong academic, technical, or research achievementsWhy Join?$250K–$500K base salary + meaningful equityEquity opportunity of up to ~5% for exceptional candidatesDirect collaboration with foundersWork with an elite, highly focused AI teamOpportunity to conduct frontier AI researchSignificant influence over the company's technical directionBuild next-generation multimodal AI technologyHigh ownership and rapid career growthIdeal CandidateWe are looking for an ambitious AI researcher and builder who enjoys pushing the boundaries of multimodal AI while turning research into real-world systems. The ideal candidate combines deep technical research ability with strong implementation skills and thrives in a highly autonomous startup environment.If you're passionate about multimodal AI, foundation models, and frontier research, we'd love to hear from you. Apply with your resume and a brief overview of your research experience.Skills: technical direction,frontier,advanced,skills,ownership,ideal,research,foundation,learning,models