Research Engineer
Mach Industries
$120,000 - $220,000 / year
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About Mach Industries
Founded in 2023, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 350 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition.
Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.
The Role
The Natural Intelligence team is passionate about creating generally intelligent machines to be used for the good of all individual humans. We are multi-disciplinary team researching and developing novel architectures and learning algorithms that enable efficient online learning. Research engineers in our group will have the opportunity to work on the entire development life cycle of the stack from hypothesis to deployment. Depending on your experience, your responsibilities may include, and are not limited to:
- Design and test learning rules that operate locally and continually
- Assemble extremely general model architectures
- Co-design algorithms against diverse substrates, prioritizing sparsity and energy efficiency
- Build training and eval harnesses, data pipelines and tooling to accelerate research
- Turn hypotheses into scalable architectures, documenting findings to inform future technical roadmaps for both hardware and applied research teams
Required Qualifications
- Proficiency in C++, Rust, Python, or C, with the ability to write clean, well-tested, and efficient code and accept agent-generated code
- Ability to execute in fast-paced, high-iteration environment, often delivering code or research multiple times per day
- Demonstrated ownership and ability to operate autonomously, selecting and driving projects to completion with minimal oversight
- Ability to work on-site in San Francisco, California
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent research experience in ML, computer science, computational neuroscience, physics, electrical engineering, or applied mathematics
- Software engineering fundamentals paired with real ML depth: clean Python, fluency in current frameworks, and comfort interfacing with infrastructure
- Research intuition and experimental rigor: form a hypothesis, design the experiment and read the result honestly
- Experience building training and evaluation pipelines end-to-end, showing high judgment and managing tradeoffs in system design
- Published work or open-source contribution in AI/ML systems, physics, neuroscience, applied mathematics, etc.
- Experience implementing a large (>10,000 line) project, from architecture to deployment
- Perseverance, be self-directed and mission driven
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
At Mach, we believe that compensation is more than just a paycheck. It's a comprehensive package designed to reward the time, skills, and expertise you bring to our team. We are committed to offering competitive compensation that is equitable, transparent, and aligned with market trends.
Key Elements of Our Compensation Philosophy:
- Competitive Salaries: We continuously research market rates to ensure our salaries are competitive with those in our industry and geographic location.
- Performance-Based Incentives: Our bonus structure is tied to both individual and company performance, creating a win-win scenario that motivates our team members to excel.
- Equity Participation: We offer stock options or equity to employees, ensuring that you share in the success and growth of the company.
- Benefit Packages: Our benefits include healthcare, dental and vision plans, retirement savings, and paid time off, because we understand that your well-being extends beyond the office.
- Professional Development: We allocate funds for continuing education, training, and career growth.
- Transparency: We are committed to openness about our compensation tiers and how decisions are made, ensuring trust and mutual respect.
By joining Mach, you’re not just accepting a job—you’re becoming a key part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your growth. Together, we aim to create a rewarding environment that sets the stage for long-term success.
Data Privacy
To view Mach Industries candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://machindustries.com/privacy-policy.
Disclosures
This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.
Mach participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach’s total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.
Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. If you’d like to defend the American way of life, please reach out!
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$140,000
Typical range: $120,000 to $140,000
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