Ephapsys
Staff Research Engineer, SDK Applications
San Francisco or Remote
About Ephapsys
We leverage ephaptic coupling to pioneer a new paradigm for empowering and governing autonomous AI agents across industries.
As billions of agents spread across clouds, devices, and biological substrates, Ephapsys aims to be the decentralized identity and integrity layer that keeps every agent trusted, safe, and under control.
The Role
We are seeking a Staff Research Engineer, SDK Applications to build practical SDK applications powered by the Ephapsys platform.
SDK applications at Ephapsys are typically AI agents for a wide range of use cases, and this role bridges research innovation with real-world deployment through reference implementations and agent architectures.
You will work closely with the Staff Research Engineers and the Head of Platform Operations to validate SDK capabilities, stress-test model behavior in applied environments, and develop reusable agent frameworks that accelerate adoption.
Responsibilities
Agent & Application Development
- Build AI agents powered by the Ephapsys SDK
- Develop reference implementations across multiple use cases
- Prototype new agent architectures leveraging ephaptic-enhanced models
- Build reusable components that accelerate AI application development
SDK Validation & Feedback
- Stress test SDK features through real-world applications
- Provide actionable feedback to improve SDK design and usability
- Identify performance bottlenecks and integration friction points
- Contribute improvements to platform APIs and developer tooling
Developer Experience
- Create example applications and tutorials
- Improve onboarding experiences for developers using the SDK
- Develop integration guides and reference architectures
- Support developer ecosystem growth through technical content
Collaboration
- Work closely with research engineers to apply new model capabilities
- Collaborate with the platform team on agent deployment pipelines
- Translate research innovations into usable software patterns
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor in Computer Science or related field
- Strong experience building AI applications or agents
- Proficiency in Python and modern AI/ML tooling
- Experience with LLM frameworks, agent orchestration, or RAG systems
- Experience integrating APIs and building modular AI systems
- Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate on AI-driven applications
Preferred
- Master or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, Applied Mathematics, or related field
- Experience working with SDK-based AI platforms
- Familiarity with PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Experience building developer-facing tools or APIs
- Background in AI infrastructure or ML systems engineering
What Success Looks Like
Within the first 3-6 months, you will have built several high-quality agent implementations demonstrating the power of the Ephapsys SDK, improved the developer experience through reference architectures and tooling, and contributed meaningful feedback that strengthens the platform.
Why Join Ephapsys
- Work at the intersection of frontier AI research and real-world applications
- Build the first generation of agents powered by ephaptic-enhanced models
- High ownership in a founding-stage deep-tech company
- Meaningful equity participation aligned with long-term success
To apply, email jobs@ephapsys.com with your resume and a short note on why you are interested in this role.