Research Scientist, Asta

About the role

Persons in these roles are expected to work from our offices in Seattle. On-site requirements vary based on position and team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Ai2’s open source research environment to innovate, study and advance the science of generative AI and agentic systems.
• Take a leading role in building artifacts and implementing software systems with real-world impact.
• Author and present high-quality scientific technical reports, papers, and presentations.
• Collaborate with and learn from team members across Ai2, including scientists and engineers.
• Mentor early-career researchers and interns on their projects.
• Develop collaborative relationships with relevant academic, industrial, government, and standards organizations.

Requirements

• A PhD focusing on machine learning, reasoning, natural language processing, or a related area, with expertise in one or more of the following: reinforcement learning, experimental methodology, language models, the science of deep learning, or efficient algorithms for deep learning.
• The ability to own and pursue a research agenda to improve AI model reasoning capabilities.
• Enthusiasm for collaboration and teamwork on ambitious projects aligned with company goals.
• Experience leading a team to solve analytical problems (a plus).
• Contributions to open-source research libraries and an interest in continuing such work (a plus).

Qualifications

• Curiosity about all of the above is a plus.
• The ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• The ability to observe details at close range.
• The ability to work under deadlines.

Skills

• Strong foundation in AI and reasoning.
• Passionate about pushing the boundaries of research and engineering.
• Skilled at translating complex concepts into concrete research goals and implementation steps.
• Define clear approaches, execute effectively, and communicate results with clarity.
• Create real-world benefits for researchers and practitioners alike.
• Drive the development of AI systems with deep reasoning capabilities.
• Lead foundational research to advance agentic systems.
• Shape our strategic direction.
• Lay the groundwork for future innovations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program.
• Voluntary life insurance program, accidental death and dismemberment program, health savings account plan, healthcare reimbursement arrangement plan, and health care and dependent care flexible spending account plans.
• 401k plan.
• $125 per month to assist with commuting or internet expenses, $200 per month for fitness and wellbeing expenses.
• Up to ten sick days per year, up to seven personal days per year, up to 20 vacation days per year, and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Annual bonuses and participation in the long-term incentive plan.

Pay

Our base salary range is $167,030 - $260,570.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate on-site work arrangements based on position and team.