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.

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.