Research Engineer, Formal Methods
Harmonic · Palo Alto · London
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At a glance
Highlights
- Push limits of AI-based theorem proving for software and hardware verification.
- Build verification engine that catches edge cases before code ships.
- Develop new approaches to express and prove important system properties.
What they offer
- Unlimited PTO
- 401(k) matching
- 100% employer-paid health, vision and dental for employees and 50% for dependents
- Health Savings Account (HSA) for qualifying health plans
Ideal candidate
A highly motivated researcher driven by proof and correctness who loves tackling ambitious verification challenges end-to-end and collaborating closely with AI researchers.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, related technical field or equivalent industry experience
- Basic proficiency in Python
- Proficiency and practical experience with at least one proof assistant (e.g., Lean, Coq, Isabelle, Agda)
- Strong foundation in formal methods and mathematical logic
- Experience driving highly technical research projects from early concept to delivery
Lab profile
About Harmonic
Building Aristotle, a mathematical reasoning engine with Lean 4 verification for absolute precision.
What they build
- Aristotle
Known for
- Lean 4 verified reasoning
- Reinforcement learning for reasoning
- Gold Medal-level 2025 IMO performance
- Resolution of long-standing open problems
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