Principal AI Research Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Who we are

We're Redis. We built the product that runs the fast apps our world runs on. (If you checked the weather, used your credit card, or looked at your flight status online today, you're welcome.) At Redis, you'll work with the fastest, simplest technology in the business—whether you're building it, telling its story, or selling it to our 10,000 worldwide customers. We're creating a faster world with simpler experiences. You in?

Why would you love this job?

You will join our core AI team to research, design, and implement advancements in how companies run Large Language Models (LLMs) to optimize for relevance, latency, and privacy.

You will tackle complex challenges related to model optimization, fine-tuning, and tool development, impacting millions of users worldwide.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI in a hands-on research role.

What you'll do :

• Optimize and fine-tune LLMs or embedding models.
• Develop and enhance tools and frameworks built around model orchestration.
• Research, design, and implement state-of-the-art algorithms to optimize models at scale for latency and efficiency.
• Investigate complex NLP problems driven by customer use cases.
• Implement hardware-specific optimizations (e.g., GPUs, TPUs, CUDA).

What will you need to have?

Extra great if you have :

We give back to our employees :

Our culture is what makes Redis a fun and rewarding place to work. To support you at work and beyond, we offer all our US team members fantastic benefits and perks :

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The estimated gross base annual salary range for this role is $179,500 – $269,825 per year in New York, California, Washington, Colorado, and Rhode Island. Actual compensation may vary and is dependent on various factors, including a candidate's work location, qualifications, experience, and competencies. Base annual salary is one component of Redis' total compensation and competitive benefits package, which may include 401(k), unlimited time off, learning and development opportunities, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits. This role may include discretionary bonuses, stock options, commuter benefits based on location, or a commission plan. Salary history is not used in compensation package decisions. Redis utilizes market pay data to determine compensation, so posted compensation ranges are subject to change as new market data becomes available.

As a global company, we value a culture of curiosity, diversity of thought, and innovation from our employees, customers, and partners. Redis is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees' differences are celebrated and supported, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work. Redis is dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard, and every idea is respected.

Redis is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants with mental and / or physical disabilities. If you think you may require accommodations for any part of the recruitment process, please send a request to recruiting@redis.com. All requests for accommodations are treated discreetly and confidentially, as practical and permitted by law.

Redis reserves the right to retain data longer than stated in the privacy policy in order to evaluate candidates.

Salary : $179,500 - $269,825