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AI Anime Researcher

Conduct AI research on large-scale diffusion models for anime imagery and other modalities, moving experimental models rapidly into production. The role requires research experience, diffusion-model knowledge, and PyTorch proficiency, with on-site work in Tokyo or San Francisco.

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About the role

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop large-scale diffusion models, primarily for images.
  • Explore additional modalities, including 3D, text, video, and audio.
  • Experiment with and design large-scale AI models.
  • Collaborate closely with production and an internal studio to move research models into production quickly.
  • Develop game-ready models and deploy regular quality updates to niji・journey.

Requirements

  • Experience conducting AI research.
  • Strong understanding of diffusion models, or the ability to learn quickly.
  • Proficiency with PyTorch; familiarity with JAX is beneficial.
  • Comfort working on small, fast-paced teams.
  • Interest in anime and anime aesthetics.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Visa sponsorship available.
  • On-site collaboration in Tokyo or San Francisco.

Skills

diffusion modelsPyTorchJAXDeep LearningGenerative AIimage models3dvideoaudiotpu training

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