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Last seen by MeritLog September 13, 2026Source: GreenhouseSource version: greenhouse-job-board-v1

MeritLog read this listing from Brave's Greenhouse job board and last checked it on September 13, 2026.

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What the role asks for

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  • Demonstrates a high level of initiative and consistently delivers high-quality solutionsSkill
  • Has an enquiring mind and a disciplined scientific approach to extracting facts and understanding observed behaviorSkill
  • Is excited by the potential of realizing high-value commercial outcomes and change the way that the advertising business operatesSkill
  • Want to be part of a high-growth startup company with global ambitionsSkill
  • Experience with software development practices (Python, C++, JavaScript and/or Rust)Skill
  • Has a proven track record implementing data driven products and a broad understanding of the state of the art in systems and networksSkill
  • Comfortable working in an open-source settingSkill
  • Able to create and deploy mobile/desktop applications and systemsSkill
  • Has a passion for helping protect users’ privacy and securitySkill
  • A Ph.D. in computer science is highly preferred, but we may consider some exceptions with industry experienceEducationPreferred
  • Background and/or previous work in AI systems research and performance evaluation.Skill
  • Expertise in optimizing and evaluating ML models and/or privacy & security technologies for on-device performance.Skill
  • Experience with modern Machine Learning (ML) frameworks (e.g., Pytorch, TensorFlow, MLX, ONNX Runtime, Core ML, TensorRT, etc.).Skill
  • ML Systems (pipelines, performance evaluation, etc.)Skill
  • Open source projects on mobile/desktop systems optimizationSkill
  • Experience with confidential computing and security/privacy protocolsSkill
  • Ph.D. in computer science from a top-tier schoolEducation
  • A strong publication record in premier systems, performance, or MLSkill
  • Work experience in industry is desirableSkill
  • Ability to work at an exciting and well-funded international startup headquartered in San FranciscoSkill
  • Cutting-edge technology, allowing you to work with state-of-the-art tools and software solutionsSkill
  • Competitive compensation and plenty of room for personal growthSkill
  • Great international exposure and team atmosphereSkill

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Job description

AI Systems Researcher / Research Engineer London (Preferred) - Hybrid, or Remote in North America, EU, UK About Brave Brave is on a mission to protect the human right to privacy online. We’ve built a free web browser that blocks creepy ads and trackers by default, a private search engine with a truly independent index, private AI assistant, latest privacy and security features, and a private ad network (opt-in!) that directly rewards you for your attention. Already over 120 million people regularly use Brave for a faster, more private web. Millions more switch every month. The internet is a sea of ads, hackers, and echo chambers. Big Tech makes huge profits off our data, and tells us what’s true and what’s not. Brave is fighting back. Join us! Summary Join us at Brave as we redefine the future of online experiences with a range of cutting-edge, top-performing products. We’re seeking an experienced AI Systems and Performance Researcher/Engineer to shape and improve our performance evaluations and optimizations across desktop and mobile. If you’re passionate about innovation, privacy, and delivering impactful AI solutions, this is your opportunity to make a difference. We need you to help with a wide range of key products, ranging from our browser ML models, novel applications, on-device AI agents, performance evaluations, and collaborating closely with privacy and security researchers to protect the users from AI risks. About you An ideal candidate will have a mix of skills that include the following: • Demonstrates a high level of initiative and consistently delivers high-quality solutions • Has an enquiring mind and a disciplined scientific approach to extracting facts and understanding observed behavior • Is excited by the potential of realizing high-value commercial outcomes and change the way that the advertising business operates • Want to be part of a high-growth startup company with global ambitions • Experience with software development practices (Python, C++, JavaScript and/or Rust) • Has a proven track record implementing data driven products and a broad understanding of the state of the art in systems and networks • Comfortable working in an open-source setting • Able to create and deploy mobile/desktop applications and systems • Has a passion for helping protect users’ privacy and security • A Ph.D. in computer science is highly preferred, but we may consider some exceptions with industry experience Specific Skills • Background and/or previous work in AI systems research and performance evaluation. • Expertise in optimizing and evaluating ML models and/or privacy & security technologies for on-device performance. • Experience with modern Machine Learning (ML) frameworks (e.g., Pytorch, TensorFlow, MLX, ONNX Runtime, Core ML, TensorRT, etc.). Skills That Will Set You Apart from the Competition • ML Systems (pipelines, performance evaluation, etc.) • Open source projects on mobile/desktop systems optimization • Experience with confidential computing and security/privacy protocols • Ph.D. in computer science from a top-tier school • A strong publication record in premier systems, performance, or ML • Work experience in industry is desirable Working at Brave - What we offer • Ability to work at an exciting and well-funded international startup headquartered in San Francisco • Cutting-edge technology, allowing you to work with state-of-the-art tools and software solutions • Competitive compensation and plenty of room for personal growth • Great international exposure and team atmosphere We are looking to hire in London but would consider an exceptional candidate in the rest of Europe. NO AGENCIES or RECRUITERS PLEASE - Unfortunately, we cannot work with third parties on these searches.

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