Applied AI Data Scientist

About the role

We work on a mix of client projects and internal research initiatives. You'll solve real-world problems, help build meaningful products, and contribute to groundbreaking AI alignment research.

Responsibilities

• Build data-driven solutions
• Leverage machine learning models
• Deliver results that matter
• Propose and pursue high-impact research projects aligned with our mission

Requirements

• Fluency in Python
• Experience with LLM lifecycle
• Proven data science experience
• Statistical & causal ML fundamentals
• Deep learning experience
• Agile & AI-powered development
• Growth mindset
• Self-management skills
• Product and UX understanding
• Effective communication in English

Bonus points

• Self-managed projects
• Startup experience
• Client relationship management
• Passion for AI alignment

Qualifications

• Statistical & causal ML fundamentals
• Expertise in experimental design, uncertainty quantification, and rigorous model evaluation
• Deep learning experience with NLP or computer vision models
• Agile & AI-powered development
• Growth mindset
• Self-management skills
• Product and UX understanding
• Effective communication in English
• Passion for AI alignment

Skills

• Python
• LLM lifecycle: prompt design/engineering, prompting techniques (RAG, few-shot, CoT, etc.)
• Vector databases
• Multimodality
• Foundation-model fine-tuning tasks
• Experimental design, uncertainty quantification, and rigorous model evaluation
• NLP or computer vision models with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
• Lean Kanban/Scrum cycles
• AI-powered tools like Cursor
• Clear, concise, and witty communication

Benefits

• Remote-first culture
• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Regular performance-based raises
• Diversified employee equity program
• Opportunities for growth
• Work on cutting-edge R&D
• Propose projects that could become our next skunkworks focus
• Health insurance
• Free lunches (at the office)
• Weekly knowledge-sharing talks
• Annual team retreat

Pay

The salary range is $180k to $240k per year for people based in California. Not in the range? That's fine, you can still apply, and our team may fit you in a more senior position that we're not actively hiring right now, but we are growing fast and may have other openings soon.

Schedule

Remote-first culture

EQUITY

If you work at AE, you receive equity in our client projects and in Skunkworks ventures. The equity is priced at $0 when granted for tax reasons, but AE invests millions into these projects. Equity comes from reduced margins on client work and internal funding. You get a real stake in the things you help build. The longer you stay, the more value you create and the more equity you receive. If you leave on good terms, you can retain 20% of your equity by staying engaged. If you spin out a Skunkworks venture, you retain 100%.