2026 Phd Residency - Llm Harness Engineering For Industrial Systems (early Stage Project)

X9

Mountain View, CA, United States
Base: $109,000 - $157,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
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Llm harness engineering for industrial systems
Agentic ai model design and training
Experience with physical applications and hardware modeling
X9 is seeking a PhD resident specializing in LLM harness engineering for industrial systems, focusing on machine learning and AI applications in engineering. The role involves collaborating on innovative projects, developing AI models, and engaging with a vibrant community

Job Summary

  • The role involves collaborating with the X Project team to design and develop Agentic LLM approaches to accelerate scientific understanding.
  • Candidates must have demonstrated experience working with physical applications, hardware, or modeling real-world physics to build computational harnesses.
  • The program offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to be embedded in confidential or public X projects within a lively AI community.

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X9 is seeking a PhD resident specializing in LLM harness engineering for industrial systems, focusing on machine learning and AI applications in engineering. The role involves collaborating on innovative projects, developing AI models, and engaging with a vibrant community.

Salary

Base: $109,000 - $157,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • LLM harness engineering for industrial systems
  • Agentic AI model design and training
  • Experience with physical applications and hardware modeling
  • Deep understanding of coding agents internals
  • Proficiency in general purpose programming

Nice-to-have

  • Open-source projects or publications in ML conferences
  • Experience building verification feedback loops for agents
  • Background in physics engines or robotics simulators
  • CAD software experience for digital machinery representation
  • Context engineering expertise

Key Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a PhD program in STEM field
  • Strong interest in machine learning
  • Proficiency in general purpose programming

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Not specified

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