Gradient

Designer

• Collaborate with the design team to develop experiential concepts and ideas.
• Assist in the creation of visual assets, including sketches, mockups, and digital designs.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and offer creative input.
• Support the execution of experiential projects from concept to completion.
• Research industry trends and best practices in experiential design.
• Participate in meetings, presentations, and project reviews.
• Maintain organized files and documentation related to projects.

Experiential Design Intern – 6 Months, Full Time

Growth Marketing

• Identify, research, and engage potential strategic partners, including research institutions, infrastructure platforms, developers, and tech communities.
• Support senior BD team members in structuring and managing strategic partnerships and collaborations.
• Contribute to creating scalable processes and resources (e.g., decks, proposals, and documentation) to enhance partner outreach effectiveness.
• Help organize and participate in events, webinars, and community activities to boost Gradient Network's presence and awareness.
• Work closely with Product and Marketing teams to align partnership initiatives with strategic business objectives.

Growth, Business Development

AI Research Scientist

• Design and implement protocols for AI training and inference (e.g. federated learning, distributed fine-tuning, secure model serving)
• Build scalable systems to support AI workloads across heterogeneous networks and devices
• Contribute to architectural decisions, performance optimization, and reliability engineering
• Collaborate with researchers and system engineers to translate novel ideas into real-world systems
• Stay current with the latest advancements in AI, distributed infrastructure, and cryptographic mechanisms

AI Research Engineer

• Conduct original research on learning, distributed inference, and trustless collaboration in AI systems
• Contribute to the design of incentive mechanisms that support open and community-driven AI networks
• Prototype experimental systems and communicate findings internally and externally
• Translate theoretical insights into practical designs with engineering collaborators
• Engage with the global research community in AI, ML systems, and applied cryptography

AI Researcher

Business Development Rep

• Identify and pursue sales opportunities within the commercial building sector, focusing on HVAC and building automation systems (BAS).
• Provide technical support and product knowledge to clients, explaining the benefits of Gradient's heat pump technology and its integration with building control systems.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with engineers, contractors, and facility managers in the Northeast market.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support project execution, including site surveys, proposal development, and technical presentations.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes in the Northeast's HVAC controls market.
• Assist in building and supporting relationships with channel partners, including system integrators and controls specialists.
• Learn and utilize knowledge of Northeast state and utility rebate programs to support sales efforts.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions in our CRM system.

Experiential Design Intern – 6 Months, Full Time

Growth, Business Development

AI Research Engineer

AI Researcher

Business Development Manager, HVAC – West Coast