Staff Research Engineer (Agents)
Job Description
H Company is at the forefront of pushing the boundaries of superintelligence through agentic AI development. This Staff Research Engineer position within the Agent team presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI technology. The role combines advanced engineering expertise with cutting-edge research in AI agents.
The position requires a seasoned engineer with at least 5 years of Python development experience and proven expertise in machine learning systems. You'll be responsible for architecting and building robust, scalable platforms that support breakthrough research in agentic AI. This includes developing high-performance systems, implementing new agent logics, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of research infrastructure.
Working in a hybrid setting from either Paris or London, you'll collaborate with world-class AI talent in a multicultural environment. The role demands both technical excellence and strong leadership skills, as you'll be mentoring team members and bridging the gap between research and engineering. Your work will directly impact the development of next-generation AI agents that can automate complex, multi-step tasks.
The ideal candidate brings not only technical prowess in Python, ML frameworks, and system architecture but also a passion for AI innovation and safety. Experience with LLM training, reinforcement learning, or distributed systems is highly valued. The position offers competitive compensation and significant professional growth opportunities in one of the most exciting areas of AI development.
This is more than just an engineering role – it's an opportunity to be at the cutting edge of AI advancement, working with a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible while maintaining a strong focus on responsible development. The hybrid work model, with 3 days in office per week, provides a balance of collaborative work and flexibility, while occasional travel between offices ensures strong team integration and knowledge sharing.
Responsibilities For Staff Research Engineer (Agents)
- Define and lead the technical architecture, design, and long-term engineering roadmap for agent research platforms
- Develop and maintain complex, high-performance, and scalable systems
- Mentor and guide other engineers and researchers on the team
- Conduct thorough code and design reviews
- Collaborate with researchers to implement, test, and productionize new agent logics and learning algorithms
- Drive improvements in system reliability, scalability, and observability
- Establish and enforce engineering standards, tooling, and processes
- Champion technical innovation and address technical debt
Requirements For Staff Research Engineer (Agents)
- Previous demonstrable role(s) as a Staff, Principal, or Senior Engineer
- Strong 5+ years of experience in Python development
- Experience building, scaling, and shipping end-to-end solutions involving Machine Learning models
- Proficiency in deep learning frameworks or agentic frameworks
- Expertise in instrumentation, observability, and monitoring
- Solid understanding of coding standards, architectural patterns, and test frameworks
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
- Impactful communication skills
- Experience with distributed systems or cloud computing (preferred)
- Experience in LLM training/fine-tuning (preferred)
- Experience with Reinforcement Learning frameworks (preferred)
Benefits For Staff Research Engineer (Agents)
- Competitive salary
- Professional growth opportunities
- Continuous learning
- Career development
- Collaborative multicultural team environment
