Research Engineer

About Graphon Graphon AI is building the pre-model intelligence layer for the next generation of AI. We are developing the context engine layer that solves a fundamental challenge: “What if I could just dump all my data and GPT/Claude/Gemini could smartly reason across it?” Today, this is incredibly difficult due to the limitations of LLM context windows and the fundamental squared scaling inherent to attention mechanisms. While sparse attention and RAG systems attempt to address this, they haven't proven to be robust general solutions. Our Approach Pre-model intelligence is our answer. We believe a graph-based approach that analyzes relationships across data on a topological level provides the correct inductive bias for long-context multimodal reasoning. Just as CNNs provided the bias for spatial invariance in vision, and Transformers established the standard for sequential dependencies in language, our framework provides the structural foundation needed for complex, interconnected data. We believe the next wave of AI progress will come from better infrastructure around models: • Better Memory & Context: Creating truly persistent, scalable state. • Better Representations: Moving beyond simple embeddings to relational world models. • Universal Infrastructure: A way to stop rebuilding the same context layer for every agent, dataset, and application. The Team We are a lean, experienced team that values ownership, pragmatism, and technical excellence. We have raised a significant seed round from top-tier VCs and strategic foundation model providers to scale this new paradigm. • Arbaaz Khan, CEO: ex-Amazon; PhD in Robotics and ML. • Clark Zhang, CTO: ex-Meta; PhD in Robotics and ML. • Deepak Mishra, COO: ex-VC; 10+ years of Enterprise Technology experience. About You • You have (or are about to have) an undergrad/masters/doctoral degree in a related field. • High agency to pursue and solve problems you encounter. • A 'right tool for the job' mindset. Loves brainstorming with the team to find the best fix. • Familiarity with how a modern Machine Learning stack operates. • Familiarity with standard software skills and tools (version control, basic networking principles, etc.) Compensation & Benefits • Base salary range: $180,000 – $250,000 (depending on experience and level) • Meaningful equity with the opportunity to own a real stake in a category-defining company • Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and competitive paid time off