Tether

FinTech

AIResearchEngineer(ModelCompression&Quantization)

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

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optimal for experienced candidates.

The Brief

“AI Research Engineer (Model Compression & Quantization) at Tether. Skills: Model compression, Quantization, Knowledge distillation, Pruning. Drive innovation in model compression. Drive innovation in efficient deployment”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver scalable AI systems; Deliver low-memory AI systems; Deliver low-latency AI systems; Maintain high fidelity; Maintain tangible real-world value

Industry & Context.

FinTech
Problems you'll solve

Address bottlenecks; Troubleshooting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Deep expertise in model compression methods, Background in multimodal model architectures, Experience with PyTorch deep learning frameworks, Hands-on experience with model quantization, Research and hands-on experience with knowledge distillation, Research and hands-on experience with model pruning, Solid understanding of neural network architectures, Solid understanding of training processes, Solid understanding of transformers, Solid understanding of LLMs, Solid understanding of VLMs, Solid understanding of backpropagation, Solid understanding of optimization, Solid understanding of fine-tuning techniques, Excellent English communication skills

Nice to Have

PhD in NLP, PhD in Machine Learning, Solid track record in AI R&D, Good publications in A conferences, Familiarity with C++

What You'll Do.

Drive innovation in model compression

Drive innovation in efficient deployment

Reduce model footprint

Reduce computational cost

Enable high-performance AI

Run efficiently on edge devices

Apply compression techniques

Advance compression techniques

Streamline multimodal architectures

Adopt a hands-on approach

Adopt a research-driven approach

Develop novel compression strategies

Test novel compression strategies

Implement novel compression strategies

Build robust compression pipelines

Establish performance metrics

Establish fidelity metrics

Address bottlenecks in production inference

Deliver scalable AI systems

Deliver low-memory AI systems

Deliver low-latency AI systems

Maintain high fidelity

Maintain tangible real-world value

Apply low-bit quantization

Reduce inference latency

Maintain output quality

Leverage knowledge distillation

Transfer capabilities

Enable efficient multimodal reasoning

Implement pruning techniques

Remove redundant parameters

Remove attention heads

Reduce computational overhead

Research advanced compression strategies

Apply advanced compression strategies

Optimize accuracy–performance balance

Stay current with research

Document methodologies

How You'll Work.

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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