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Helm.ai · 1 month ago

Research Engineer, Optimization

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date5+ years exp

Helm.ai is a company dedicated to making autonomous technologies more efficient and accessible through AI software for autonomous driving and robotics. The Research Engineer will focus on the research and development of optimization techniques for machine learning models, working with neural networks and deep learning algorithms to enhance performance on GPUs and AI accelerators.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesMachine LearningSoftware
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Responsibilities

Research, prototype and evaluate state of the art model optimization techniques and algorithms
Characterize neural network quality and performance based on research, experiment and performance data and profiling
Incorporate optimizations and model development best practices into existing ML development lifecycle and workflow
Define the technical vision and roadmap for DL model optimizations
Write technical reports indicating qualitative and quantitative results to colleagues and customers
Develop, deploy and optimize deep learning (DL) models on various GPU and AI accelerator chipsets/platforms

Qualification

ML model developmentDeep learning algorithmsGPU computingPythonTensorFlowPyTorchModel optimization techniquesDetail orientationIntrospectionCommunication skills

Required

Proficiency in ML model development and optimization techniques (e.g. numerical optimization, quantization, pruning, architecture search and design), particularly on model deployment onto GPU's or AI accelerators
Strong understanding of deep learning algorithms, software engineering and GPU-based computing
Experience working with neural networks in Tensorflow and/or PyTorch
Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to colleagues and a variety of audience
Introspection, thoughtfulness, and detail-orientation
Proficiency in Python

Preferred

Master's or Ph.D. in a related field and/or 5+ years of experience in a directly related field
Computer vision experience

Benefits

Competitive health insurance options
401K plan management
Free lunch and fully-stocked kitchen in our South Bay office
Additional perks: monthly wellness stipend, office set up allowance, company retreats, and more to come as we scale

Company

Helm.ai

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Helm.ai develops AI software for driver assistance systems, autonomous driving, and robotics.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Redwood City, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://helm.ai

H1B Sponsorship

Helm.ai has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (2)
2024 (8)
2023 (10)
2022 (2)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$165M
Key Investors
Honda MotorFreeman GroupMando Corporation
2025-10-15Corporate Round
2023-11-17Grant· $10M
2023-08-16Series C· $55M

Leadership Team

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Vlad Voroninski
CEO
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Recent News

Yomiuri Shimbun
Honda to Release AI-Equipped Autonomous HV, EV in Fy27 with Technology Developed with U.S. Startup
2025-12-13
Business Wire
Helm.ai Breaks the "Data Wall": Achieves Vision-Only Zero-Shot Autonomous Steering with Just 1,000 Hours of Driving Data
2025-12-11
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Honda commits more capital to autonomous driving tech firm Helm.ai
2025-10-17
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