Tether

FinTech

AIResearchEngineer(Kernel&InferenceOptimization)

€75–110k ~AI est. Roma, Lazio, Italy FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for experienced candidates.

The Brief

“AI Research Engineer (Kernel & Inference Optimization) at Tether. Skills: Kernel Optimization, Inference Optimization, Model Serving, AI Research. Optimize model deployment. Optimize inference strategies”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver highly responsive performance; Deliver efficient performance; Deliver scalable performance; Deliver tangible value

Industry & Context.

FinTech
Problems you'll solve

Resolving bottlenecks; Overcome challenges; Diagnose bottlenecks

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Deep expertise in model serving pipelines, Background in advanced model architectures, Hands-on, research-driven approach, Engineering robust inference pipelines, Establishing comprehensive performance metrics, Identifying and resolving bottlenecks, High-throughput, low-latency, low-memory footprint, Scalable AI performance, Optimizing models for efficient serving, Integrating solutions on resource-constrained devices, Apply empirical research, Designing robust evaluation frameworks, Iterating on optimization strategies, Tensor Parallelism, Pipeline Parallelism, Expert Parallelism, Handle massive models on GPU clusters, Deep understanding of Diffusion Models, Deep understanding of Vision Transformers, Understanding of Pruning, Understanding of Quantization, Understanding of Flash attention, Understanding of KV Cache, Understanding of Speculative Decoding

Nice to Have

Experience with AI model optimization, Experience with kernel optimization, Experience with inference optimization, Experience with distributed inference systems, Experience with GPU clusters

What You'll Do.

Optimize model deployment

Optimize inference strategies

Design model serving architectures

Deliver high throughput

Optimize memory usage

Run efficient pipelines

Establish performance targets

Improve token response

Minimize memory footprint

Build inference tests

Monitor inference tests

Track performance indicators

Document iterative results

Compare outcomes against benchmarks

Identify test datasets

Prepare test datasets

Prepare simulation scenarios

Set measurable criteria

Evaluate model performance

Evaluate memory utilization

Analyze computational efficiency

Diagnose serving pipeline bottlenecks

Monitor processing metrics

Monitor memory metrics

Address suboptimal batch processing

Address network issues

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

AI model team

Communication Scope

English communication

Full Job Description

Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance At Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting-edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction. Innovate with Tether Tether Finance: Our innovative product suite features the world’s most trusted stablecoin, USDT , relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services. But that’s just the beginning: Tether Power: Driving sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for Bitcoin mining using eco-friendly practices in state-of-the-art, geo-diverse facilities. Tether Data: Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer-to-peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting-edge solutions like KEET , our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing. Tether Education : Democratizing access to top-tier digital learning, we empower individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global growth and opportunity. Tether Evolution : At the intersection of technology and human potential, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities merge in powerful, unprecedented ways. Why Join Us? Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We’ve grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader

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