# Machine Learning Research Engineer / Scientist at Silurian

- Company: Silurian (YC S24)
- What the company does: Foundation models to simulate Earth, starting with weather. Backed by Y Combinator and AI Grant.
- Company website: https://silurian.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Seattle, WA, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $120K to $250K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2025-09-15
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/silurian/jobs/eexfBWN-machine-learning-research-engineer-scientist
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/silurian-machine-learning-research-engineer-scientist/

## About the role

We are seeking Machine Learning Research Engineers / Scientists to join our team working on groundbreaking physics foundation models. The successful candidate will develop, train and deploy to production large-scale AI foundation models for weather, energy, and beyond.

## What they're looking for

- Architect and implement innovative ML models for complex spatiotemporal data analysis
- Lead end-to-end development of large-scale AI systems, from research to production
- Drive the optimization of training and inference pipelines for maximum performance
- Conduct validation experiments and performance analysis
- Spearhead long-term research initiatives with significant real-world impact
- Collaborate with world-class researchers and engineers

Tags: Engineering