About the job
About Us
At Applied Compute, we are pioneering the development of Specific Intelligence for enterprises, creating agents that continuously learn from a company’s processes, data, expertise, and objectives. Our mission is to bridge the gap between isolated AI capabilities and their effective application within real business environments. Traditional AI systems often fall short as they lack the ability to adapt based on feedback. Our innovative continual learning layer captures context, memory, and decision-making processes across the enterprise, enabling specialized agents to engage in meaningful work.
What Excites Us: We operate at the exciting intersection of product development and cutting-edge research. Our product team designs the platform that empowers a new generation of digital coworkers, while our research team drives advancements in post-training and reinforcement learning to enhance user experiences. As an applied research engineer, you will work directly with clients to implement models in production, combining robust product development with deep research insights to facilitate AI integration in enterprises.
Meet Our Team: Our diverse team consists of engineers, researchers, and operators, many of whom are former founders. We have previously built reinforcement learning infrastructure at OpenAI, established data foundations at Scale AI, and contributed to significant systems at companies like Together, Two Sigma, and Watershed. We collaborate with Fortune 50 clients, including DoorDash, Mercor, and Cognition, and are proud to be backed by reputable investors such as Benchmark, Sequoia, and Lux.
Who Thrives Here: We seek individuals who are passionate about applying innovative research and complex systems to solve real-world challenges. You should feel comfortable navigating new environments rapidly—be it a fresh codebase, a client’s data architecture, or an unfamiliar problem domain. A genuine enjoyment for customer interaction, empathy, and a deep understanding of their operational workflows are essential. Candidates with entrepreneurial backgrounds, extensive side projects, or a proven track record of end-to-end ownership typically excel in our environment.

