[Remote] Applied AI Data Scientist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AE Studio builds products, platforms, and internal ventures that increase agency for all conscious beings. As a Data Scientist, you will engage in client projects and internal research, focusing on creating impactful data-driven solutions and contributing to AI alignment research.

Responsibilities

• As a Data Scientist at AE Studio, you’ll 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
• Your work will involve building data-driven solutions, leveraging machine learning models, and using your creativity to deliver results that matter
• In addition to client projects, you’ll have the opportunity to propose and pursue high-impact research projects, especially those aligned with our mission of increasing agency
• Promising projects could even become prioritized skunkworks initiatives
• We want problem-solvers who are adaptable, collaborative, and excited to push boundaries

Skills

• Fluency in Python
• Experience with LLM lifecycle: prompt design/engineering, prompting techniques (RAG, few-shot, CoT, etc.), vector databases, multimodality, fine-tuning, and evaluation
• Proven data science experience: You've been a key contributor to impactful projects and know how to deliver results with real-life outcomes
• Statistical & causal ML fundamentals: expertise in experimental design, uncertainty quantification, and rigorous model evaluation across tabular, time-series, and foundation-model fine-tuning tasks
• Deep learning experience: Expertise in building/training NLP or computer vision models with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
• Agile & AI-powered development: You run lean Kanban/Scrum cycles and leverage AI-powered tools like Cursor to prototype quickly and ship high-impact solutions
• Growth mindset: You embrace challenges, value progress over perfection, and constantly seek to improve
• Self-management: You can work independently, take ownership of projects, and deliver without constant oversight
• Product and UX understanding: You care about delivering a seamless, user-friendly experience
• Effective communication in English: Clear, concise, and maybe even witty communication is essential
• Self-managed projects: Ideally something that you helped develop from zero and shipped to real users
• Startup experience: You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy taking on new challenges
• Client relationship management: Experience managing clients and delivering excellent results
• Passion for AI alignment: You care deeply about humanity's future and want to help navigate the challenges of advancing AI

Benefits

• Remote-first culture: Work from anywhere, or join us in one of our offices.
• Flexible schedules: We care about outcomes, not micromanagement.
• Competitive pay: Regular performance-based raises and a diversified employee equity program.
• Opportunities for growth: Work on cutting-edge R&D and propose projects that could become our next skunkworks focus.
• Supportive environment: A team that collaborates, mentors, and shares knowledge.
• Perks: Health insurance, free lunches (at the office), weekly knowledge-sharing talks, and an annual team retreat.
• Working at AE means receiving 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%.

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