Runway
Prototype Researcher
$250K–$310K
Remote +3 · Remote · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Location
- Remote
Seattle, WA
New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
About the job
Develops and presents experimental AI prototypes and demonstrations that make emerging AI video, world-model, and agentic-system capabilities tangible and understandable.
What you'll do
- Develop concepts and build working prototypes for emerging AI experiences.
- Create polished demos, films, and interactive experiences that communicate research and its potential.
- Collaborate with researchers and engineers, iterating on prototypes and their narratives.
What they ask for
- Portfolio demonstrating original work, creative thinking, design craft, technical execution, and storytelling.
- Ability to take an idea from concept through working prototype to compelling presentation.
- Hands-on experience building interactive experiences with code.
- Strong visual and interaction design skills, including making complex ideas accessible.
Pay
$250K – $310K (base salary)
AI focus
Prototype and communicate emerging AI video, world models, agentic systems, and generative media.
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