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Senior Research Engineer-Foundation Models

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Luma AI

Luma AI

11-50 employees

Advances 3D capture technology for mixed-reality

AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$180k - $250kAnnually

+ Equity Packages

Senior

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Palo Alto, California.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
Deep Learning
AI Research
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Python
Data Structures & Algorithms
Pytorch
Requirements
  • Very strong demonstrated engineering ability in Python and Pytorch.
  • Experience building ML models from scratch in Pytorch.
  • Academic or Professional experience with (and understanding of) generative multimodal models such as Diffusion Models and GANs, as well as deep learning concepts such as Transformers.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and contribute to cutting-edge research in multimodal foundation models
  • Design, develop, and experiment with novel algorithms, architectures, and techniques that enhance the performance, efficiency, and scalability of our AI models.
  • Optimize the performance of models for deployment in production environments, focusing on latency, throughput, and computational efficiency without compromising accuracy or robustness.
  • Inspect and manage large-scale data clusters to find inefficiencies and bottlenecks in model training, and data loading
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data, applied research and infrastructure

Luma specializes in advancing 3D capture and exploration technology, utilizing neural rendering, deep learning, and high-performance computing to enhance the realism of photos and videos for mixed-reality experiences.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$72.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

39%

1 year growth

159%

2 year growth

1040%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The public beta release of Dream Machine has generated significant user interest, indicating strong market demand and potential for rapid adoption.
  • Luma AI's successful Series B funding round, led by Andreessen Horowitz, provides financial stability and resources for further innovation and growth.
  • The high praise for Dream Machine's video quality and realism suggests a competitive advantage in the AI video generation market.

What critics are saying

  • The high demand for Dream Machine has led to long wait times, which could frustrate users and hinder adoption.
  • Competition from established players like OpenAI and emerging competitors like Runway and Kling could impact Luma AI's market share.

What makes Luma AI unique

  • Luma AI's Dream Machine offers a unique blend of high-quality, realistic, and fantastical video generation from text and images, setting it apart from competitors like OpenAI's Sora and Runway.
  • The collaboration with AWS for top-tier H100 training infrastructure and SageMaker HyperPod enhances Luma AI's technological edge.
  • Luma AI's focus on both 3D model generation and video creation provides a versatile platform that appeals to a broad range of creative and professional users.

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