Research Scientist / Engineer, Luma AI

Pre-training / Scaling

$150-300k

Offers equity in the form of stock options

Python

PyTorch

Mid and Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

Remote from US

3D AI design platform

Job no longer available

3D AI design platform

21-100 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceAugmented RealitySaaSAPI

Job no longer available

$150-300k

Offers equity in the form of stock options

Python

PyTorch

Mid and Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

Remote from US

21-100 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceAugmented RealitySaaSAPI

Company mission

To enable everyone to capture and experience the world in lifelike 3D.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Expertise in Python and PyTorch with experience building ML models from scratch
Deep understanding of multimodal generative models and deep learning architectures
(Preferred) Strong research track record in generative AI with published work in top-tier venues preferred
(Preferred) Experience with large-scale distributed training systems

What the job involves

At Luma, the Foundation Models team is responsible for building the core multimodal AI systems that power our entire platform. Working at the forefront of generative AI research, this team develops the fundamental architectures and training methodologies that enable our models to see, hear, understand, and interact with the world across video, image, text, and audio modalities
Lead cutting-edge research in multimodal foundation models spanning video, image, text, and audio
Design and implement novel algorithms, architectures, and techniques for large-scale generative AI models
Develop training methodologies for foundation models across thousands of GPUs
Research and implement state-of-the-art techniques in Autoregressive LLMs, Vision Language Models, and / or Diffusion Models
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition research into production systems

Our take

Luma AI is an AI-based API platform that harnesses the power of NeRF (neural radiance field) technology to create 3D models of any object through its mobile application. The generated 3D models can then be used for a range of digital uses, changing how people share memories, search for products, and reimagining internet and gaming spaces.

By utilizing NeRF technology, the company can bypass traditional programming requirements such as teams of 3D artists or expensive photogrammetry setups, thus democratizing 3D creation by making it accessible to anyone with the app.

While Luma AI faces a growing number of competitors in the space, it will need to focus on advancing and refining its technology to fully compete with AI giants such as OpenAI. However, the company’s focus on its specific area of the market certainly allows it to see vast growth opportunities.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Company

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Dec 2024

$20m

LATE VC

Jan 2024

$43m

SERIES B

Total funding: $87.3m

Company benefits

Equity grant to reflect the incredible value you will bring to Luma, with annual refreshes
Full health, dental, and vision coverage
Latest and greatest gear
Stipends towards wellness, house cleaner, and phone/internet
Unlimited paid time off with 12 days minimum
Unlimited sick days

Company HQ

West Oakland, Oakland, CA

Leadership

Amit Jain

(Co-Founder)

Previously worked at Apple as a Computer Vision, Cameras, and Systems Engineer. Founder and former Lead Developer of Cultured Pixel.

Alex Y.

(Co-Founder)

Initially served as a Research Scientist at the company. Former Research Assistant at UC Berkeley. Also held Internships at Adobe and Google.

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