Senior Research Engineer

Hedra is a pioneering generative media company backed by top investors at Index, A16Z, and Abstract Ventures. We're building Hedra Studio, a multimodal creation platform capable of control, emotion, and creative intelligence.

At the core of Hedra Studio is our Character-3 foundation model, the first omnimodal model in production. Character-3 jointly reasons across image, text, and audio for more intelligent video generation — it’s the next evolution of AI-driven content creation.

Note: At Hedra, we’re a team of hard-working, passionate individuals seeking to fundamentally change content and build a generational company together. You should have start-up experience and be a self-starter that is driven to build impactful products that change the status quo. The Hedra team is fully in-person in SF/NY with a shared love of solving hard problems using whiteboards.

Overview:

We are seeking a senior ML Engineer/Research Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development and deployment of our machine learning models, with a focus on 3DVAE and video diffusion models and data processing. This role requires a combination of research acumen and engineering prowess, emphasizing data handling and model optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and optimize machine learning models, focusing on 3DVAE and video diffusion models, ensuring they meet performance benchmarks.

• Handle data preparation and preprocessing for model training, managing large video and 3D datasets effectively.

• Conduct experiments to evaluate model performance and iterate on improvements, aligning with research goals.

• Collaborate with the research team to translate research findings into practical applications, bridging the gap between theory and implementation.

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the growth of the team, fostering a collaborative environment.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field, with a focus on data-driven ML.

• Several years of experience in developing and deploying ML models, particularly in video generation or related areas.

• Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with deep learning frameworks, essential for model implementation.

• Experience with generative models, particularly VAEs and diffusion models, aligning with company technologies.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, given the need to mentor and collaborate.

• A track record of successful ML projects is a plus, reflecting practical impact.

This senior role balances research and engineering, with a focus on data handling, ensuring experienced leadership in model development.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and equity

• 401k (no match)

• Healthcare (Silver PPO Medical, Vision, Dental)

• Lunch and snacks at the office

We encourage you to apply even if you don't fully meet all the listed requirements; we value potential and diverse perspectives, and your unique skills could be a great asset to our team.