Sygaldry Technologies · 1 month ago
ML Research Scientist - Quantum Accelerated Generative Models
San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelSygaldry Technologies is building quantum-accelerated AI servers to enhance training and inference processes. The ML Research Scientist will focus on generative modeling and quantum acceleration, developing theoretical foundations and practical implementations to overcome computational bottlenecks in generative workflows.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)HardwareQuantum Computing
Responsibilities
Advance state-of-the-art diffusion and score-based generative models
Analyze computational bottlenecks in sampling, denoising, and likelihood estimation
Develop and benchmark novel solver methods for diffusion ODEs/SDEs
Identify mathematical structures in generative models amenable to quantum speedup
Prototype hybrid workflows where quantum subroutines accelerate classical pipelines
Rigorously benchmark theoretical versus practical advantage in realistic workloads
Translate research insights into scalable implementations
Collaborate with quantum hardware teams to inform architecture requirements
Build systems that make quantum-accelerated generation accessible to practitioners
Qualification
Required
Have deep expertise in diffusion probabilistic models, score matching, or related generative methods
Understand the mathematical foundations: SDEs, ODEs, Langevin dynamics, probability flow
Are experienced with ML frameworks (PyTorch, JAX) and efficient inference implementation
Question assumptions and validate with rigor, following interesting threads wherever they lead
Communicate complex ideas clearly across research communities
Are excited to work on problems no one has solved before
Preferred
Published research on diffusion models, score-based generation, or neural ODE/SDE methods
Experience optimizing sampling efficiency (DDIM, DPM-Solver, consistency models, etc.)
Familiarity with numerical methods for differential equations
Understanding of quantum algorithms and computational complexity
Background in high-dimensional probability or stochastic processes
Benefits
Visa Sponsorship - We know what it takes to make top talent thrive here. We’re open to supporting visas whenever possible.
Compensation - We value your contribution and invest in your future with a competitive salary and meaningful equity.
Benefits - Your well-being matters. We provide company-sponsored health coverage to give you and your family peace of mind.
Connection - Whether it’s company offsite or casual crew socials, we make time to connect, recharge, and have fun together.
Time Off - We trust you to take the time you need. Unlimited PTO so you can rest, recharge, and come back ready to make an impact.
Company
Sygaldry Technologies
Sygaldry Technologies is a tech company building quantum-accelerated AI servers to exponentially speed up AI training and inference.
Founded in 2024
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$33M2025-06-15Seed· $33M
Leadership Team
Chad Rigetti
Co-founder and CEO
Michael Keiser
Co-Founder
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