Job Title: AI Research Engineer (Agents)

Company Name: Coram AI

Job Details: $165k-$210k/yrRemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/ao87kjuej2bk14zl

Job Description: Posted 1d agoAI Research Engineer (Agents)@ Coram AIView All JobsWebsiteUnited States$165k-$210k/yrRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:Design autonomous agents, Implement tool use, Engineer promptsRequirements Summary:2+ years software/ML experience; strong Python; Go or TypeScript; experience with modern LLM APIs and AI agents; production systems; English communication.Technical Tools Mentioned:Python, Go, TypeScript, LLM APIs, AI agents, RAG pipelines
At Coram AI, we’re reimagining video security for the modern world. Our cloud-native platform uses computer vision and AI to help businesses stay safe, make smarter decisions, and move faster; from real-time alerts to seamless clip sharing and multi-site visibility.You’ll be joining a small, fast-moving team that values clarity, craftsmanship, and impact. Every person here has a voice, ships meaningful work, and helps shape how AI can make the world safer and more connected.We are looking for engineers who want to build production-grade AI agents powered by the latest LLMs and Claude Code. This role is focused on turning foundation models into reliable, high-performance systems that operate in real environments.What You’ll DoDesign and build autonomous agents using state-of-the-art LLMsImplement tool use, retrieval pipelines, memory systems, and multi-step reasoning flowsEngineer prompts and system instructions for robustness, reliability, and speedOptimize latency, cost, and throughput in productionBuild evaluation frameworks to measure agent accuracy, tool correctness, and failure modesCreate high-quality datasets for training, fine-tuning, and benchmarkingDevelop introspection tooling to debug reasoning chains, hallucinations, and tool misuseRun structured experiments to improve agent performance through iterative testingWhat We’re Looking ForStrong experimental mindset with a scientific approach to evaluation and iterationExperience working with modern LLMs, RAG pipelines, tool calling, and agent frameworksDeep understanding of failure modes in LLM systems and how to mitigate themExperience building production systems in Python, Go, or TypeScriptFamiliarity with distributed systems, APIs, and real-time infrastructureComfort shipping systems that must be reliable, observable, and measurableBonus PointsExperience building evaluation harnesses or LLM benchmarking systemsBackground in machine learning, applied research, or systems performance optimizationExperience optimizing inference latency and cost at scaleExperience debugging complex agent behaviors in real-world environmentsSkills and qualifications:BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Machine Learning, or a related technical field from top University2+ years of experience building software systems (experience working with LLMs, AI agents, or ML systems highly preferred)Strong programming ability in Python, with experience in Go or TypeScript a plusExperience working with modern LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) and building applications powered by foundation modelsExperience building or contributing to production systems that must be reliable, observable, and scalableAbility to diagnose and mitigate LLM failure modes such as hallucinations, tool misuse, and reasoning errorsStrong experimental mindset with a data-driven approach to improving system performanceExcellent communication skills (written and verbal) in EnglishPassion for building cutting-edge AI systems at the speed of a fast-growing startupResilient and adaptable in challenging, fast-paced environmentsAbility to work in an onsite environment,  we move faster when we're in the same room What we offer:Competitive compensation package100% Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and base life insuranceFlexible paid time off and 9 paid holidays401(k) with both Traditional and Roth optionsEquity in a rapidly growing companyReferral bonusesDaily team dinners and regular team off-sites to build connection and momentumThe latest Apple tech and unlimited tools so you can winUnlimited Cursor and Claude Code creditsDirect exposure to our AI-native GTM machineryWe're on a mission to transform a $50B+ legacy industry by bringing the power of cutting-edge multimodal LLMs and computer vision to real-world security and operations. From firearm detection to intelligent access control, our AI-native platform turns every camera and sensor into a smart system that enhances safety, efficiency, and awareness. Founded by Ashesh Jain (ex-Lyft Level 5, PhD Cornell) and Peter Ondruska (ex-Lyft, PhD Oxford), Coram AI is backed by Battery Ventures, Mosaic, and 8VC, have raised over $30M, and were named to the CB Insights AI 100 as one of the most promising AI companies in the world. If you're excited to work on mission-critical AI that makes an impact in the real world, we’d love to meet you.