AI Research Engineer (Model Compression & Quantization)

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.

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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.

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Tether Data:Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer-to-peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting-edge solutions likeKEET, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing.

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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…

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• 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).
• Experience with PyTorch deep learning frameworks or equivalent frameworks
• Hands-on experience with model quantization including both Quantization-Aware Training (QAT) and Post-Training Quantization (PTQ).
• Research and hands-on experience with knowledge distillation for compressing large models into smaller, efficient ones.
• Research and hands-on experience with model pruning for compressing large models into smaller, efficient ones.
• Solid understanding of neural network architectures and training processes - Including transformers (e.g., LLMs, VLMs), backpropagation, optimization, and fine-tuning techniques.
• Familiarity with C++ is a plus (especially for implementing low-level quantization kernels or inference optimizations).

Important information for candidates

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• Apply only through our official channels.We do not use third-party platforms or agencies for recruitment unless clearly stated. All open roles are listed on our official careers page: https://tether.recruitee.com/
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