AI Research Engineer - Pre training (100% Remote)
Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance
At Tether, we're not just building products, we're pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting-edge solutions empower businesses-from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs-to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.
Innovate with Tether
Tether Finance: Our innovative product suite features the world's most trusted stablecoin, USDT, relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services.
But that's just the beginning:
Tether Power: Driving sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for Bitcoin mining using eco-friendly practices in state-of-the-art, geo-diverse facilities.
Tether Data: Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer-to-peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting-edge solutions like KEET, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing.
Tether Education: Democratizing access to top-tier digital learning, we empower individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global growth and opportunity.
Tether Evolution: At the intersection of technology and human potential, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities merge in powerful, unprecedented ways.
Why Join Us?
Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you're passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We've grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry.
If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you.
Are you ready to be part of the future?
About the job:
As a member of the AI model team, you will drive innovation in architecture development for cutting-edge models of various scales, including small, large, and multi-modal systems. Your work will enhance intelligence, improve efficiency, and introduce new capabilities to advance the field.
You will have a deep expertise in LLM architectures, a strong grasp of pre-training optimization with a hands-on, research-driven approach. Your mission is to explore and implement novel techniques and algorithms that lead to groundbreaking advancements: data curation, strengthening baselines, identifying and resolving existing pre-training bottlenecks to push the limits of AI performance.
Responsibilities:
Conduct pre-training AI models on large, distributed servers equipped with thousands of NVIDIA GPUs.
Design, prototype, and scale innovative architectures to enhance model intelligence.
Independently and collaboratively execute experiments, analyze results, and refine methodologies for optimal performance.
Investigate, debug, and improve both model efficiency and computational performance.
Contribute to the advancement of training systems to ensure seamless scalability and efficiency on target platforms.
A degree in Computer Science or related field. Ideally PhD in NLP, Machine Learning, or a related field, complemented by a solid track record in AI R&D (with good publications in A* conferences).
Hands-on experience contributing to large-scale LLM training runs on large, distributed servers equipped with thousands of NVIDIA GPUs, ensuring scalability and impactful advancements in model performance.
Familiarity and practical experience with large-scale, distributed training frameworks, libraries and tools.
Deep knowledge of state-of-the-art transformer and non-transformer modifications aimed at enhancing intelligence, efficiency and scalability.
Strong expertise in PyTorch and Hugging Face libraries with practical experience in model development, continual pretraining, and deployment.
About Tether Operations Limited
Tether Operations Limited (Tether) is a pioneering force at the forefront of the digital asset revolution, renowned for issuing USDT, the world's first and most widely adopted stablecoin. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge blockchain technology, Tether facilitates seamless value transfer and stability within the volatile crypto landscape. We are building the foundational infrastructure for a more accessible, efficient, and inclusive global financial system. Our work directly empowers individuals and businesses worldwide, enabling them to transact, save, and invest with unprecedented ease and confidence. At Tether, innovation is not just a buzzword; it's our daily driver. We foster a dynamic culture that thrives on problem-solving, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Our team comprises visionary engineers, finance professionals, and blockchain experts dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in Web3. We value transparency, security, and the profound impact our stablecoin technology has on global financial freedom. We are a globally distributed team that embraces diversity and encourages continuous learning and development in this rapidly evolving industry. Join Tether and become an integral part of shaping the future of finance. We offer a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the blockchain space. If you are passionate about decentralized finance, stablecoins, and building robust Web3 infrastructure, and are looking for a challenging yet rewarding career, Tether provides an unparalleled platform to make a tangible difference. Come innovate with us and help us continue to lead the charge in creating a more stable and interconnected digital economy.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Tether Operations Limited's official website and follow their application process.