Lightning AI
Lightning AI is currently hiring for 5 data science, machine learning and AI roles, mostly for MLOps, AI engineers and data scientists. Openings are based in New York, San Francisco and Seattle, and 2 of them are open to remote candidates. The skills Lightning AI asks for most often are AI, Machine Learning, PyTorch and Python. Hiring teams include Engineering, Information Technology & Security and Research. Across 5 listings that published pay, the median advertised base salary is $203k a year. We've listed 6 roles at Lightning AI since July 2026.
At a glance
- Website
- lightning.ai
- Teams
- Engineering (1) · Information Technology & Security (1) · Research (1) · Sales (1)
- Seniority
- Senior (3) · Mid (1)
- Remote
- 2 of 5 open roles
- Advertised pay
- $203k median · $182k–$238k typical (5 listings, annual USD)
- On the board since
- July 2026 · 6 roles listed
About Lightning AI
Lightning AI is the company behind PyTorch Lightning. Founded in 2019, we build an end-to-end platform for developing, training, and deploying AI systems—designed to take ideas from research to production with less friction. Through our merger with Voltage Park, a neocloud and AI Factory, Lightning AI combines developer-first software with cost-efficient, large-scale compute. Teams get the tools they need for experimentation, training, and production inference, with security, observability, and control built in. We serve solo researchers, startups, and large enterprises. Lightning AI operates globally with offices in New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, and London, and is backed by Coatue, Index Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, and Firstminute.
In Lightning AI’s own words, from its job listings
5 roles at Lightning AI
Past roles at Lightning AI
Positions we’ve listed that are now closed — kept for reference.
Working at Lightning AI: common questions
Is Lightning AI hiring data scientists right now?
Yes — Lightning AI has 5 open data science, machine learning or AI roles on the board, 1 of them posted in the last 30 days. The most recent was posted on September 8, 2026.
What kind of data roles does Lightning AI hire for?
Current openings break down as MLOps (2), AI Engineer (1), Data Scientist (1) and Research Scientist (1). They sit in teams such as Engineering, Information Technology & Security, Research and Sales.
What skills does Lightning AI look for?
The most requested skills are AI, Machine Learning, PyTorch, Python, Deep Learning and Distributed Systems. AI appears in 5 of 5 listings.
Does Lightning AI offer remote data jobs?
2 of 5 of Lightning AI's current data roles are open to remote candidates.
Where is Lightning AI hiring?
Open roles are based in New York, San Francisco, Seattle and London.
What seniority levels does Lightning AI hire at?
By seniority, openings are senior (3) and mid (1).
How much does Lightning AI pay data scientists?
Across 5 listings that published a salary, the median advertised base pay is $203k a year, with most falling between $182k and $238k. Figures are converted to annual US dollars and reflect advertised ranges, not confirmed offers.