Algorithms Research Engineer (PhD)

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Mountain View, CA
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Cloud • Machine Learning • Software • Business Intelligence • Data Privacy
Better Data for Better AI
The Role
Develop and prototype algorithms to optimize data efficiency at petabyte scale, combining classical and online optimization methods, while collaborating with engineers to enhance systems.
Summary Generated by Built In

Granica is redefining how enterprises prepare and optimize data at the most fundamental layer of the AI stack—where raw information becomes usable intelligence. Our technology operates deep in the data infrastructure layer, making data efficient, secure, and ready for scale.

We eliminate the hidden inefficiencies in modern data platforms—slashing storage and compute costs, accelerating pipelines, and boosting platform efficiency. The result: 60%+ lower storage costs, up to 60% lower compute spend, 3× faster data processing, and 20% overall efficiency gains.

Why It Matters
Massive data should fuel innovation, not drain budgets. We remove the bottlenecks holding AI and analytics back—making data lighter, faster, and smarter so teams can ship breakthroughs, not babysit storage and compute bills.

Who We Are

  • World renowned researchers in compression, information theory, and data systems

  • Elite engineers from Google, Pure Storage, Cohesity and top cloud teams

  • Enterprise sellers who turn ROI into seven‑figure wins.

Powered by World-Class Investors & Customers
$65M+ raised from NEA, Bain Capital, A* Capital, and operators behind Okta, Eventbrite, Tesla, and Databricks. Our platform already processes hundreds of petabytes for industry leaders

Our Mission: We’re building the default data substrate for AI, and a generational company built to endure.

Smarter Infrastructure for the AI Era

We make data efficient, safe, and ready for scale—think smarter, more foundational infrastructure for the AI era. Our technology integrates directly with modern data stacks like Snowflake, Databricks, and S3-based data lakes, enabling:

  • 60%+ reduction in storage costs and up to 60% lower compute spend

  • 3x faster data processing

  • 20% platform efficiency gains

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Enterprise leaders globally already rely on Granica to cut costs, boost performance, and unlock more value from their existing data platforms.

A Deep Tech Approach to AI

We’re unlocking the layers beneath platforms like Snowflake and Databricks, making them faster, cheaper, and more AI-native. We combine advanced research with practical productization, powered by a dual-track strategy:

  • Research: Led by Chief Scientist Andrea Montanari (Stanford Professor), we publish 1–2 top-tier papers per quarter.

  • Product: Actively processing 100+ PBs today and targeting Exabyte scale by Q4 2025.

Backed by the Best

We’ve raised $60M+ from NEA, Bain Capital, A Capital, and operators behind Okta, Eventbrite, Tesla, and Databricks.

Our Mission

To convert entropy into intelligence, so every builder—human or AI—can make the impossible real.

We’re building the default data substrate for AI, and a generational company built to endure beyond any single product cycle.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Invent and prototype new algorithms that drive massive gains in I/O, memory, and network efficiency at petabyte scale

  • Design cost models and adaptive planners that combine classical optimization with online learning

  • Create approximation schemes and heuristics that make NP-hard problems run in sub-50ms windows

  • Develop telemetry-informed indexes and data encodings that evolve quarterly to slash resource usage

  • Partner with lakehouse and systems engineers to productionize ideas into highly-tuned, vectorized services

  • Write world-class design docs, mentor peers, and open-source algorithms where possible

  • Publish research that influences both Granica’s platform and the broader systems/ML infrastructure community

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • PhD in Algorithms, Optimization, Computational Geometry, or a related mathematical field

  • Research that’s been cited or applied in systems contexts—especially in data, infra, or ML tooling

  • Experience working on performance-critical components in large-scale environments

  • Strong coding ability in Python or Rust, with AI copilots (e.g., Cursor, Claude, Codex) to accelerate iteration

  • Comfortable validating ideas against large-scale datasets, real-world traces, or live traffic

  • Pragmatic problem-solver who seeks simplicity without compromising performance

WHY JOIN GRANICA

This is a rare opportunity to build a mathematically sophisticated, production-grade engine at the frontier of cloud-scale infrastructure and AI.

What’s compelling for engineers with deep algorithmic backgrounds:

  • Research that ships—you’ll invent theory and implement it in real-world, PB-scale systems

  • Full-stack math—from cost models and combinatorics to vectorized kernels and scheduling heuristics

  • Fast feedback loops—prototype overnight, validate on live traces the next day

  • Extreme ownership—partner directly with core systems engineers and product leads to bring your algorithms to life

  • High-impact culture—every improvement is measurable in dollars saved, seconds shaved, and human time unblocked

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Competitive salary and equity

  • Premium healthcare, vision, and dental

  • Unlimited PTO + quarterly recharge days

  • Stipends for learning, publishing, or open-source engagement

Equal Opportunity

Granica is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Top Skills

Python,Rust,Snowflake,Databricks,S3
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The Company
HQ: Mountain View, California
37 Employees
Year Founded: 2023

What We Do

Massive-scale data should be an asset — not a liability.

At Granica, we’re building a state-of-the-art AI efficiency, data optimization and compression platform designed to make cloud-scale data cheaper, faster, safer and more intelligent.

As enterprises generate and store unprecedented volumes of data, traditional infrastructure can’t keep up — costs explode, performance lags, and privacy becomes harder to enforce. Granica changes that. We sit beneath the lakehouse — optimizing the data itself through advanced lossless compression, intelligent data selection, and built-in privacy preservation. Our platform enables enterprises to cut cloud data costs by up to 80% while improving performance and reducing operational complexity.

This is deep infrastructure — already deployed in live production environments, operating across hundreds of petabytes of enterprise data.

Why Work With Us

We’re a tight-knit team combining -->

* Fundamental research in compression, data systems, and information theory
* World-class systems engineering across storage, cloud infrastructure, and security
* A shared obsession with performance, scale, and clean design

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Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: Not Specified
HQMountain View, California
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