🚀 Member of Technical Staff - Multimodal VLM/LLM

Member of Technical Staff - Multimodal VLM/LLM

Join Black Forest Labs , the pioneering team behind Stable Diffusion, Stable Video Diffusion, and FLUX.1 , as we push the boundaries of generative AI. We're seeking an exceptional researcher to run cutting‑edge projects in multimodal vision‑language and large language models.

Key Responsibilities

• Run the development and training of state‑of‑the‑art multimodal vision‑language models within the FLUX technology stack
• Design and implement specialized fine‑tuning strategies for VLMs to address specific use cases and performance requirements
• Develop and optimize LLM implementations for prompt enhancement, content moderation, and novel applications
• Drive innovation by integrating VLM/LLM capabilities into our media generation pipeline
• Conduct research to creatively combine vision and language models for enhanced generative capabilities
• Maintain cutting‑edge knowledge of the latest developments in multimodal AI and LLM research
• Evaluate emerging models and architectures for potential integration into our technology stack

Technical Leadership

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement and deploy models at scale
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmap planning
• Document and share research findings with the broader team

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in training and fine‑tuning large‑scale vision‑language models
• Strong publication record or practical experience with relevant projects in multimodal AI research
• Proficiency in PyTorch or similar deep learning frameworks
• Experience with distributed training systems and large‑scale model optimization
• Track record of implementing and scaling AI models in production environments

Nice to have

• Experience with diffusion models and generative AI architectures alongside autoregressive modelling
• Background in computer vision
• Contributions to open‑source AI projects
• Experience working in fast‑paced startup environments
• Strong software engineering practices and system design skills
• Experience in open‑source VLM inference frameworks such as vLLM

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with the strong technical team at Black Forest Labs
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art computing resources
• Collaborative, research‑focused environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Chance to shape the future of generative AI

We're looking for self‑motivated individuals who are passionate about advancing the field of AI and can thrive in a fast‑paced, research‑driven environment. If you're excited about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in generative AI, we want to hear from you.