---
title: "Staff Parser/Compiler Research Engineer"
company: "dottxt"
company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/dottxt"
url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/dottxt-staff-parser-compiler-research-engineer-87d93fa4-1cdb-45b0-b51a-0cbb1ea2c054"
apply_url: "https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/dottxt/7cc9a03e-938e-4db0-8538-2e616d998327"
workplace: remote
location: "Remote - USA"
remote_scope: "USA"
employment_type: full-time
seniority: staff
role: ai-machine-learning
region: united-states
skills: ["cpp", "llm", "python", "rust"]
salary: "$160,000–$210,000 per year"
date_posted: 2026-09-02T16:16:11.661Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-19T22:59:08.129Z
---

# Staff Parser/Compiler Research Engineer

**dottxt** · Remote - USA

Salary: $160,000–$210,000 per year

Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/dottxt/7cc9a03e-938e-4db0-8538-2e616d998327

## About the role

[.txt](https://dottxt.ai) builds structured generation: we make language models produce output that follows a given format, by deciding at every decoding step which tokens are allowed. We compile a JSON Schema, a regex, a grammar, a list of function definitions or a policy into that decision, fast enough to run inside the decoding loop. This is how .txt builds reliable and safe agents. We're looking for a developer to work on the parsers and compilers at the center of it.

#### Responsibilities

- Design and Develop: Craft high-performance parsers and data structures that integrate with LLMs.

- Problem Solving: Research advanced parser and compiler technology and symbolic methods.

- Writing Quality Code: Ensure the reliability and efficiency of our methods through rigorous testing and optimization.

- Stay Ahead: Learn the latest, relevant LLM advancements.

#### Qualifications

- You know Python at a professional level and have practical experience with "lower-level" languages (e.g. C/C++, Rust)

- You have worked directly with parsers (e.g. Earley, LALR(1)), formal grammars, finite-state machines, and implemented efficient data structures. You are also capable of doing research and development in those areas.

- You are familiar with our relevant [technical report](https://arxiv.org/abs/2307.09702) and [open-source project](https://github.com/outlines-dev/outlines).

- You value simplicity, testing, and automation, and you can demonstrate this.

- You communicate clearly, concisely, and consistently in written form.

#### Why you should join us:

🧭 **The problem matters**
Every agent that takes real actions needs a layer that guarantees it can only do what it was asked. The parser and compiler work in this role is what enables this guarantee.

**🌐 Remote first**
Work from anywhere in the world. We communicate mostly in writing and favor occasional organic discussions over recurring large team meetings.

**💸 Competitive compensation and benefits**
Market-rate salary plus stock options, health and dental insurance, and a 401(k) for US employees. We'll also get you a GPU if you don't have one.

**Location**

.txt is a fully remote company with the majority of the team in the US and EU.

To facilitate real-time collaboration, we require team members to be available, on a daily basis, for at least 3 hours of overlap with morning New York City ([Eastern Time Zone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Time_Zone)) business hours, 8am - 1pm.

#### Applying

Please provide a 1-page resume in English.

Only apply to one position at a time.

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