Tokka Labs is looking for a Research Engineer to build intelligent systems at the intersection of Large Language Models and Operations Research. You will develop AI that understands complex business problems, formulates optimization models, and interacts with solvers to power real-world applications.

What You'll Do

Build LLM-based systems and pipelines for problem understanding, model formulation, and code generation.
Design and run experiments, benchmarks, and error analysis to improve system reliability and scalability.
Translate technical research into working prototypes and production-ready features.
Collaborate with the team on decision-support applications for enterprise clients.

What We're Looking For

A Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Operations Research, Math, Data Science, AI, or a related field.
Strong programming ability with a focus on clean, modular, and reliable code.
Solid mathematical background, specifically in optimization problem solving.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities.
Excellent communication skills for discussing technical concepts with cross-functional teammates.