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E-Verify & Right to Work Notices
Octave-X participates in the E-Verify program.
Current Openings
Each role has a dedicated detail page and enterprise-grade application flow.
Machine Learning Engineer
Design, train, and deploy formally verified AI systems that power Tenzin and the broader Octave-X platform for enterprise workloads.
Core Requirements
- 3+ years of hands-on machine learning engineering experience shipping models to production environments.
- Strong Python proficiency with deep experience in PyTorch, JAX, or equivalent modern ML frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience with distributed training (multi-GPU/multi-node), model parallelism, and inference optimization.
Account Executive
Drive enterprise adoption of Certus by managing strategic accounts, owning the full sales cycle, and building trusted relationships with security and compliance leaders.
Core Requirements
- 4+ years of enterprise sales, account management, or business development experience in B2B SaaS or technology.
- Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding quota, with experience closing five- and six-figure annual contracts.
- Strong working knowledge of compliance, security, or governance/risk/compliance (GRC) workflows and buyer personas.
AI Researcher
Advance the state of the art in formal verification, AI alignment, and trustworthy AI methods — and translate breakthrough research into production-grade systems at Octave-X.
Core Requirements
- PhD or equivalent research track record in machine learning, formal methods, programming languages, or a closely adjacent field.
- Strong publication history at top-tier ML or PL/verification conferences, or demonstrated applied research impact in industry.
- Excellent mathematical foundations — comfort with proof-based reasoning, type theory, category theory, or related formal frameworks.
Why Octave-X
A team-first environment optimized for focus, impact, and long-term growth.
Competitive Compensation
Top-of-market salary bands with meaningful equity.
Health Coverage
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement
401(k) program with company match.
Learning Budget
Annual stipend for conferences, certifications, and education.
Flexible Work
Chicago HQ collaboration and remote-friendly execution.
High-Performance Stack
Access to advanced tooling, compute, and experimentation workflows.
How We Hire
A structured process with clear expectations and fast communication.
Application Review
Every application is reviewed by a human.
Technical Screen
Focused, practical discussion with engineering or research.
Panel Interview
Cross-functional interviews with role-specific depth.
Decision
Clear feedback and fast final decision.