Research Scientist, Video Generation
MirageNew York, New York, United States
Posted April 14, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Mirage harnesses frontier AI research to empower creators and brands with end‑to‑end video solutions. Their full‑stack foundation models power a suite of tools—including AI video generation, text‑to‑video conversion, AI‑augmented editing, and avatar‑based production—that let users craft compelling short‑form content at scale. With a user base of more than 20 million creators and businesses, Mirage’s technology unlocks both creative freedom and commercial impact, positioning it as a leader in generative‑AI‑driven video marketing. The company’s culture emphasizes rapid experimentation, user‑centric design, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what AI can do in visual storytelling.
Job Description
Mirage is an AI-native video platform that intelligently orchestrates production and editing through natural language. Our models leverage contextual awareness to execute the same creative decisions a professional editor would — dramatically improving productivity for experienced teams, while making video creation accessible to anyone. As a Research Scientist, you'll advance the frontier of multimodal video generation, focusing on pushing generation quality, controllability, and realism, especially in facial expression, audio-to-video synchronization, human motion, expression, and storytelling.
Requirements
- MS/PhD in ML, CS, or related field
- Strong publication record (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, etc. or equivalent work)
- Deep expertise in generative modeling (diffusion, autoregressive architectures, etc.)
- Deep understanding of transformers and modern multimodal systems
- Experience with large-scale training and empirical research, and optimizing models for real-time inference efficiency
- Strong experience working with audio representations and audio-visual datasets
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401K with employer match
- Commuter Benefits
- Catered lunch multiple days per week
- Dinner stipend every night if you're working late and want a bite!
- Grubhub subscription
- Health & Wellness Perks
- Multiple team offsites per year with team events every month
- Generous PTO policy