Description:

Limitless is seeking a Research Engineer in Applied AI to contribute to the development of software and hardware aimed at enhancing human memory.
The role involves applying cutting-edge research to real-world problems in audio, speech, and AI, with a focus on creating impactful features.
Responsibilities include designing and implementing novel solutions for audio processing, transcription, summarization, and context-aware reasoning.
The candidate will own end-to-end machine learning experiments, collaborating with engineering and product teams to translate user needs into AI-powered features.
Success metrics for models will be defined, and the candidate will iterate based on user and system feedback.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with foundation models (e.g., Whisper, GPT, BERT) and traditional machine learning, with a proven track record of shipping features.
Familiarity with audio and language domains, including ASR and diarization, is essential for quickly ramping up and identifying real-world edge cases.
Strong product instincts are necessary to determine when a product meets user needs or requires deeper research.
A startup mindset is crucial, with an emphasis on ownership, speed, and impact rather than lengthy roadmaps.
Systems-level thinking is required to trace problems from raw data to model behavior and user impact.

Employees receive best-in-class health insurance, including vision and dental coverage for themselves and their dependents.
The company offers top-of-market compensation, including salary and equity.
Flexible vacation policies allow employees to take the time they need to rest and recharge.
Employee-friendly equity terms include an extended exercise window and opportunities to sell vested stock.
Limitless operates on a remote-first model, treating all team members equally regardless of location.
A 401(k) plan with company matching is available for U.S. employees.
Office reimbursement is provided for those who prefer working from an office, including a WeWork membership.
Parental leave includes 12 weeks of paid time off for all new parents.
Quarterly retreats are organized to foster team bonding, with past locations including Seattle and Mexico.
Employees enjoy a final week off at the end of the year to recharge.
Each employee is equipped with a new top-of-the-line laptop with all necessary upgrades.