Applied AI Engineer, Creative Experiences at Pika

The role

Pika is seeking a creative and hands-on AI researcher to transform emerging models and APIs into compelling user experiences. You will combine multimodal technologies to build workflows and demos that drive user growth and revenue. This goal-driven role is open to both full-time hires and interns who excel in fast execution.

What you'll do

• Identify promising opportunities by staying current with new models and cultural trends
• Build end-to-end multimodal workflows by combining existing models and APIs
• Implement lightweight model adaptations like LoRA fine-tuning to improve project results
• Deliver frequent experiments and prototypes within short iteration cycles
• Create compelling demos and creative outputs suitable for social media and launches
• Analyze audience feedback and product metrics to refine or expand successful ideas

What you'll bring

• Proven experience building and shipping projects with generative AI models and APIs
• Strong prototyping and coding skills to connect tools and debug complex pipelines
• Creative mindset with good judgment on what makes an output worth sharing
• Ability to learn unfamiliar models and tools across various modalities quickly
• Comfort working under tight timelines and prioritizing shipping over excessive polishing

Your impact

You will deliver a steady stream of usable AI experiments that attract users and contribute directly to Pika's growth. By turning the strongest ideas into repeatable workflows, you will help the team learn what resonates with the audience. Your work will bridge the gap between technical research and successful business outcomes.