Real-time Video Researcher at Pika

Palo Alto, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

400000.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Real-time video generation, Deep learning, Computer vision, Video synthesis, Generative models, Machine learning, Agentic orchestration, Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Prototyping, Algorithm design, Research, Multimodal systems

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Real-time Video Researcher About the Role At Pika, we are pioneering next-generation creative infrastructure built around real-time video generation and intelligent, agentic platforms. We are seeking an accomplished Real-time Video Researcher to drive forward our mission to make agentic real-time video technology accessible, dynamic, and transformative for millions of creators. As a core member of our research team, you will be integral to designing and building foundational technologies, developing novel approaches for real-time video synthesis, and orchestrating intelligent agentic systems that power scalable, interactive multimedia experiences. You will collaborate closely with engineering and product teams, shaping the future of real-time creative platforms. What You’ll Do Lead and contribute to research efforts focused on real-time video generation, streaming, editing, and orchestration of agentic platform infrastructure Design and prototype novel algorithms and architectures for real-time, high-fidelity video synthesis and interactive experiences Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring research advancements into production-ready technologies Publish work in top-tier conferences and journals, and communicate results internally and externally Stay at the cutting-edge of the field, monitoring new developments in real-time video, generative AI, multimodal systems, and agentic orchestration What We’re Looking For 5+ years of relevant experience, including research during graduate studies, in real-time video generation, deep learning, or related fields Demonstrated impact as first author on major publications in top conferences or journals (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS, SIGGRAPH, etc.) Deep expertise in computer vision, video synthesis, generative models, and machine learning Experience developing and deploying real-time video systems and/or agentic orchestration infrastructure Strong programming and prototyping skills (Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.) Passion for building creative tools and platforms that empower users Excellent communication and collaboration skills What We Offer Competitive salary and substantial equity in a high-growth startup Full health benefits Collaborative, mission-driven team environment with major growth opportunities Flexible on-site/remote hybrid (HQ in Palo Alto, CA) About Pika Pika empowers creators by building state-of-the-art agentic and multimedia platforms. Our vision is to break down technical barriers to creativity, making real-time video and intelligent orchestration accessible to all. Join us and shape the next evolution of creative technology! If you are a leading researcher excited by real-time video and agentic platforms, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to research efforts focused on real-time video generation, streaming, and the orchestration of agentic platform infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design novel algorithms and transition research advancements into production-ready technologies.