Principal of Machine Learning Infrastructure Researcher at Lightmatter

Compensation

$300,000 – $350,000/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Mountain View, California
Type: Full-time
Level: Principal
Posted: Jan 22, 2026

Description

Lightmatter is seeking a Principal Machine Learning Infrastructure Researcher to join their Machine Learning team. This role involves inventing novel hardware systems using Lightmatter technology, modeling system performance on training and inference workloads, and publishing cutting-edge ML systems research. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, extensive experience in Machine Learning systems research, and a strong understanding of AI systems and networking technologies.

Required Skills

Machine Learning Systems Research
Performance Evaluation
Performance Modeling
Deep Learning Methods
Large Language Model Training
Inference Frameworks
AI Systems
Networking Technologies

Additional Information

Minimum Education: PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Required Previous Experiences: at least 10 years of industry or research experience in the field of Machine Learning systems research and experience with performance evaluation and performance modeling.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to creatively problem-solve and apply first-principles thinking to generate novel ideas, particularly in ambiguous, evolving environments.
Exceptional skills in communicating complex research outcomes and technical concepts to partners and internal stakeholders, while embodying our value of speaking truth.
Ability to work across research, product, and business functions, rolling up your sleeves to bridge gaps and accelerate outcomes, while demonstrating the core value of "We are one Lightmatter."
Adaptable and versatile, thriving in a high-speed, high-precision environment.
Experience in managing engineers and leading projects, with the ability to lift up the team, and work with high standards and high collaboration.

About Lightmatter

Lightmatter

digital healthNew York

Lightmatter is an agency of product strategists, UX/UI designers, and software developers based in the US that build health-tech applications. Meet our team!