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idler· Engineering
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📍 San FranciscoFullTime💰 USD 125K–500K

About this role

About idler

idler is a frontier data research lab. We build the evals and environments that the world's leading frontier labs use to measure and train their models.

After raising a $9m seed round led by Paradigm, we spent the last year developing coding evals for top coding models you know and love. At the same time, we've expanded into other domains besides coding: RSI & Auto-Research, Law, Enterprise Business, Cybersecurity, and others. Now, we are facing more lab demand for our data than we can serve, and are rapidly scaling the team to grow the business.

Our approach to creating training data scales using technology, and all of our data products are built on a unified self-reinforcing platform that learns through experience.

You would be joining a close-knit team that has reached product market fit, and your work would directly help to multiply our revenue.

You can see some of our work here: https://idler.ai/collections

About the role

We learned how to make great RL environments from scratch last year with no prior experience. Our team is an unorthodox, spiky group. Members with backgrounds ranging from game design and compilers to law and poetry have all made excellent contributions. If you think your skillset can help us accelerate, we’d love to hear how and why

Examples of what you’ll do

You tell us :)

What we’re looking for

  • Demonstrated elite performance in a specific, competitive arena

  • Curiosity, speed, and comfort with dynamic priorities

  • Desire to want to join a fast-moving team figuring out how to teach machines to think

Details

  • In-person in San Francisco

  • Competitive salary + meaningful equity

  • Free meals in office

  • Healthcare, 401(k), 15 days of PTO per year

  • Relocation assistance

  • Small, ambitious team

This is an in-person role in San Francisco. We're a tight-knit founding team and we play to win. Join us if you like to win too.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Create Your Own Role role at idler?
The listed salary for this Create Your Own Role position at idler is USD 125K–500K. This is an FullTime role.
Where is the Create Your Own Role position at idler located?
This Create Your Own Role role at idler is based in San Francisco. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Create Your Own Role role at idler full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Create Your Own Role role in the Engineering department at idler.
Which team or department does the Create Your Own Role at idler belong to?
This Create Your Own Role position is part of the Engineering department at idler. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Create Your Own Role position at idler?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to idler's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Create Your Own Role job at idler posted?
This Create Your Own Role position at idler was posted on Aug 26, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Create Your Own Role
idler · 💰 USD 125K–500K
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