Performance Engineer, Rust

Adaptive ML is a frontier AI startup building a Reinforcement Learning Operations (RLOps) platform. We are looking for a Performance Engineer to join our core engineering team and build the foundational technology powering Adaptive ML.

Requirements

• Systems Engineering & Performance
• Product & Technical Direction
• Collaboration & Communication
• A M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, or equivalent demonstrated experience in software engineering, preferably with a focus on machine learning
• Strong Rust skills, or a clear inclination to develop them — especially in distributed systems where performance is key
• Contributions to relevant open-source projects, such as efficient model implementations or reinforcement learning libraries
• Passionate about the future of generative AI, and eager to build foundational technology that helps machines deliver more singular experiences

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance covering health, dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan with 4% matching (or equivalent)
• Unlimited PTO — we strongly encourage at least 5 weeks each year
• Mental health, wellness, and personal development stipend