Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field; MS/PhD preferred. Strong experience with multimodal post-training workflows including supervised fine-tuning, knowledge distillation, and reinforcement learning from feedback. Hands-on experience with parameter-efficient fine-tuning and distributed training frameworks. Demonstrated ability to build and improve vision-language models with measurable results on standard benchmarks or real-world tasks. Experience adapting models for resource-constrained environments. Proven open-source contributions in multimodal AI on GitHub or HuggingFace. Publications at top AI conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, ECCV etc.) Important information for candidates Recruitment scams have become increasingly common. To protect yourself, please keep the following in mind when applying for roles: Apply only through our official channels. We do not use third-party platforms or agencies for recruitment unless clearly stated. All open roles are listed on our official careers page: https://tether.recruitee.com/ Verify the recruiter’s identity. All our recruiters have verified LinkedIn profiles. If you’re unsure, you can confirm their identity by checking their profile or contacting us through our website. Be cautious of unusual communication methods. We do not conduct interviews over WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS. All communication is done through official company emails and platforms. Double-check email addresses. All communication from us will come from emails ending in @tether.to or @tether.io We will never request payment or financial details. If someone asks for personal financial information or payment at any point during the hiring process, it is a scam. Please report it immediately. When in doubt, feel free to reach out through our official website.