Staff Research Engineer - Interactive Avatars

📋 Description

• Adapt diffusion models to diverse conditioning signals (audio, motion)
• Develop methods for streaming infinite video sequences in real time
• Work on perceptual layer of interactive agents: understand user audio, reactions
• Improve lip-sync accuracy, motion realism, and overall visual quality
• Build robust evaluation frameworks and test suites for quality tracking
• Collaborate with the data team to define data needs and datasets

🎯 Requirements

• Own and execute the responsibilities listed above
• Strong ML (diffusion, GANs, VAEs) and computer vision background
• Hands-on experience with diffusion models (avatar-centric or video-focused)
• Proficient in PyTorch and modern ML frameworks and tooling
• Strong Python engineering, Git, and maintainable research code
• Outcome-driven, detail-oriented, and motivated to push state-of-the-art to product

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive compensation with salary, stock options, and bonus
• Hybrid work with offices in London, Amsterdam, Zurich, Munich or remote in Europe
• 25 days leave plus public holidays
• Great culture with planning and socials at hubs
• Additional benefits vary by location