Research Engineer Intern (IRE Research) (worldwide remote, work anywhere)

We are seeking a Research Engineer to accelerate our work on automating patch backporting. The role focuses on solving complex research tasks in parallel with the current patch adaptation efforts. You will tackle critical challenges such as improving patch discovery and building a patch review service.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate and resolve issues with patch discovery and upstream patch correctness.
• Explore methods for evaluating and ranking patch adaptations, contributing to a future code review service.
• Develop proof-of-concept (PoC) solutions for research problems rather than production-ready services.
• Collaborate with the team to experiment with various approaches and evaluate their effectiveness.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Python coding skills, with experience writing code, tests, and basic data processing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to generate and test ideas quickly.
• Comfortable with exploring complex problems independently and over extended periods.
• Versatile technical background with experience across multiple technologies.
• Fluent English is a must

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with C, with the ability to read and interpret patch code.
• Basic understanding of core computer science concepts (HTTP, APIs, networks, compilers).
• Experience with large language models (LLMs) or AI-related projects.

Who You Are:

• A fast learner, capable of quickly adapting to new technologies and challenges.
• A creative problem solver who thrives on experimentation and iteration.
• Persistent and motivated, inspired by challenging tasks.
• A generalist with diverse experience, ready to tackle problems with a wide range of tools and approaches.

Benefits

What's in it for you?

• A strong focus on professional development with opportunities for learning and growth:
• Interesting and challenging projects,
• Mentor and other knowledge-exchange programs.
• Fully remote work with flexible working hours, that allows you to schedule your day and work from any location worldwide.
• Paid 24 days of vacation per year, 10 days of national holidays, and unlimited sick leaves to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Compensation for private medical insurance.
• Co-working and gym/sports reimbursement.
• The opportunity to receive a reward for the most innovative idea that the company can patent, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.

By applying for this position, you consent to the processing of your personal data as described in our Privacy Policy (https://cloudlinux.com/candidate-privacy-notice), which provides detailed information on how we maintain and handle your data.