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Job Description Job Description Zyphra is an artificial intelligence company based in San Francisco, California.The Role: As a Research Engineer - Brain Computer Interface Models , you will be a core contributor to Zyphra's BCI work, building the next generation of open-source EEG and brain–computer interface models. You will be involved across the full model lifecycle, from data collection and preprocessing to designing novel architectures and training methodologies.You'll Work Across: Large-scale EEG model training runs and evaluationArchitecture and training methodology ablations and innovationsDataset collection and preprocessing for EEG and other BCI modalitiesPerformance optimization of the training stackIntegration of models into real-world BCI applicationsWhat We're Looking For / Requirements: Organized, methodical researcher who can take ownership of a project component, communicate their process clearly, and deliver a working moduleExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with clean and concise coding practicesStrong implementation and prototyping skills, with comfort working across both research and engineering at scaleAbility to learn new domains quickly, orient oneself in the academic literature, and implement new ideas, creatively borrowing concepts from other modalities and applying them to EEG domainInterest in neural data such as EEG, MEG, fMRI as well as building foundation models in a much less explored spaceProficiency with PyTorch and PythonQualifications / Additional Skills: Experience with VAEs, GANs, diffusion models, and contrastive learningFamiliarity with signal processing (especially for EEG) and time-series analysisExperience training on large-scale (multi-node) GPU clustersExperience contributing to large existing codebases and ramping up quicklyPreviously published machine learning research in well-respected venuesWhy Work at Zyphra: Our research methodology is grounded in methodical, step-by-step approaches to ambitious goals. Both deep research and engineering excellence are equally valuedWe strongly value new and crazy ideas and are very willing to bet big on new ideasWe move as quickly as we can; we aim to minimize the bar to impact as low as possibleWe all enjoy what we do and love discussing AIBenefits and Perks: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA plansCompetitive compensation and 401(k) planRelocation and immigration support on a case-by-case basisIn-office snacks and meals providedUnlimited PTO and company holidaysIn-person team in San Francisco with a collaborative, high-energy environment