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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days Brave's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 38% of Brave's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Brave
- high 12 stale, 0 reposted of 16 open
- Hiring momentum
- 16 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Brave's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Brave.
About this role
As an AI Systems Researcher/Engineer at Brave, you will focus on enhancing performance evaluations and optimizations for both desktop and mobile applications. Your role will involve working on machine learning models, developing on-device AI agents, and collaborating with privacy and security researchers to mitigate AI risks. This position offers the chance to contribute to innovative products that prioritize user privacy and security.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Brave as an employer.
What you need
- Experience with software development practices (Python, C++, JavaScript and/or Rust)
- Proven track record implementing data driven products
- Broad understanding of the state of the art in systems and networks
- Comfortable working in an open-source setting
- Ability to create and deploy mobile/desktop applications and systems
- Passion for helping protect users’ privacy and security
Nice to have
- Ph.D. in computer science from a top-tier school
- Strong publication record in premier systems, performance, or ML
- Experience with confidential computing and security/privacy protocols
- Work experience in industry is desirable
- ML Systems (pipelines, performance evaluation, etc.)
What you get
- Ability to work at an exciting and well-funded international startup
- 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
Worth weighing
- Ph.D. is highly preferred but exceptions may be made for industry experience
- No salary listed
- Remote work options available but London is preferred location
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Listed by Brave on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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