Applied AI Researcher

Raw Power Labs is a sister company to Raw Power Games. Our mission is to bring the power of AI into the hands of game creators, enabling them to craft their vision of unique and immersive user experiences.

We aim to transform cutting-edge AI research into practical solutions that help create amazing games. We believe this can be achieved by offering the best possible work culture to our employees where we can dream big and run experiments. We recognize that experimentation and embracing new and different approaches require taking risks and sometimes result in failures, but that is also how we learn and grow!

Currently, we are a small team of 15 but with further plans to grow the team within the next year. However, we don't feel small, as we work daily with our colleagues at Raw Power Games, who number over 100 people. We share their values of trust, transparency and empathy and, just like them, we strive to be the best workplace in the industry.

Besides an adventure, here is what we’re offering:

• Competitive salaries
• Supplemental pension contributions
• 30 days of annual vacation
• Flexible work hours, remote when you need to
• Low hierarchy, your respectful feedback is welcome
• Great focus on work/life balance
• Bleeding edge tech stack
• Skilled co-workers who are driven by a passion for creating beautiful games and cool tech

So if you are kind-hearted, curious in nature and passionate about AI and games read on, and consider joining our journey to build an amazing company.

About the Role

We’re seeking a seasoned Applied AI Researcher to join our fast-moving product and research team. This is a hands-on role where you'll explore and prototype cutting-edge AI solutions across LLMs, agentic systems, and generative models. You’ll work closely with our product teams to explore the boundaries of what’s possible in AI-enhanced B2B tools. The chosen candidate will play a crucial role in the innovation and deployment of AI models capable of producing novel content such as text, speech, images, 3D assets etc., alongside utilizing machine learning methods to tackle intricate challenges in diverse fields. This position demands a profound grasp of AI advancements, inventive application of models, and a staunch dedication to the principles of ethical AI development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied AI/ML research across areas like LLMs, agentic systems, knowledge graphs, and multimodal learning
• Develop scalable prototypes to integrate with our core products
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and product designers to convert research into production-ready tools
• Evaluate and fine-tune AI models (e.g. open-source LLMs, embeddings)
• Work in a collaborative, exploratory environment, contributing to long-term tech direction
• Stay informed on advancements in AI ethics and ensure models are developed and deployed responsibly
  
  

• 5+ years in AI/ML research, AI/ML engineering, or data science.
• Strong experience with LLMs, generative AI, or agentic systems
• Proficiency in Python and use of shared GPU/cloud environments.
• Background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Operations Research, or similar
• Curiosity-driven mindset with a willingness to experiment and explore uncharted tech paths
• Prior experience shipping AI-integrated products is a strong plus
• Experience in fine-tuning models and data generation is a strong plus

Diversity and Culture

We strongly believe in a discrimination-free workplace. Harassment, bullying, and exclusionary practices are not tolerated. We embrace the diversity of experience, perspectives, and background - they help us create a people-positive work environment and innovative solutions.