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Systems Research Engineer, GPU Programming

Together AI San Francisco Full-time Research Posted Feb 3, 2026
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What it’s like to work at Together AI

AI Infrastructure · San Francisco

4.1
Employee Rating
3.8
Work-Life Balance
52
Open Roles
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What employees love

  • Open-source AI infrastructure — real mission alignment, not just marketing
  • Small team with outsized research output; your work has direct impact

What could be better

  • Early-stage means wearing many hats constantly — not for specialists
  • Limited career ladder; growth paths are still being defined
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About the Role

About the Role

As a Systems Research Engineer specialized in GPU Programming, you will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing GPU-accelerated kernels and algorithms for ML/AI applications. Working closely with the modeling and algorithm team, you will co-design GPU kernels and model architecture to enhance the performance and efficiency of our AI systems. Collaborating with the hardware and software teams, you will contribute to the co-design of efficient GPU architectures and programming models, leveraging your expertise in GPU programming and parallel computing. Your research skills will be vital in staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in GPU programming techniques, ensuring that our AI infrastructure remains at the forefront of innovation.

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Responsibilities

About Together AI

Together AI is a research-driven artificial intelligence company. We believe open and transparent AI systems will drive innovation and create the best outcomes for society, and together we are on a mission to significantly lower the cost of modern AI systems by co-designing software, hardware, algorithms, and models. We have contributed to leading open-source research, models, and datasets to advance the frontier of AI, and our team has been behind technological advancement such as FlashAttention, Hyena, FlexGen, and RedPajama. We invite you to join a passionate group of researchers in our journey in building the next generation AI infrastructure.

Compensation

We offer competitive compensation, startup equity, health insurance, and other benefits, as well as flexibility in terms of remote work. The US base salary range for this full-time position is: $160,000 - $230,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by location, level and role. Individual compensation will be determined by experience, skills, and job-related knowledge.

Equal Opportunity

Together AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the work-life balance like at Together AI?
Together AI has a work-life balance score of 3.8/5 based on employee reviews. This is about average for the AI/tech industry.
What is Together AI’s culture like?
Together AI is characterized by these culture values: open-source, eng-driven, learning, flat, many-hats. Based on employee reviews, the company has an overall rating of 4.1/5. Open-source AI infrastructure — real mission alignment, not just marketing
How many open roles does Together AI have?
Together AI currently has 52 open roles across departments including engineering, product, sales, and more. Roles are refreshed daily from their careers page.
Is this role remote-friendly?
This role is located in San Francisco. Check the job description above for specific location and remote work details.
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