ML Research Engineer — Inference & GPU Kernels

AfterQuery is hiring senior domain experts for a multi-discipline AI research program. Experts design realistic technical scenarios in their field, author reference solutions and grading rubrics, and evaluate AI-generated outputs for correctness and domain judgment. Fully remote, asynchronous, and project-based.TrackDomain: Machine Learning / AI (inference & GPU kernels)Experience: 6–10 yearsEducation: PhD/Doctorate, or Master's with a strong research recordWhy ApplyCompetitive Compensation: $100–$170/hour based on experienceWork directly on frontier AI research problems in your area of deep expertiseFully remote, flexible, asynchronous — fits around existing workResponsibilitiesDesign realistic technical scenarios and problem sets within your trackAuthor expert-level reference solutions and grading rubricsEvaluate AI-generated outputs for correctness, depth, and domain judgmentRequired QualificationsMeet the experience and education bar for this trackDeep professional or research expertise in the stated domainClear technical writing and independent deliveryCompany DescriptionAfterQuery is a research lab investigating the boundaries of artificial intelligence through novel datasets and experimentation. We're backed by top investors, including Y Combinator and Box Group, and support all leading AI labs.