Alignment Data Scientist

Position Overview

• Location Type: Hybrid
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Company: AE Studio

AE Studio is a development, data science, and design studio focused on creating custom software and machine learning solutions for clients, including Samsung, Walmart, and Berkshire Hathaway. We are an LA-based company dedicated to increasing human agency through innovative AI solutions. We operate with a unique business model, reinvesting profits into AI alignment research and internal skunkworks projects. We prioritize a collaborative environment for developers, data scientists, researchers, and founders.

Requirements

• Experience with ML or alignment research: Demonstrated experience in machine learning or research focused on AI alignment.
• Passion for AI Alignment: A strong belief in the importance of AI alignment and a positive outlook on humanity’s ability to navigate the future of AI.
• Eagerness to Automate: Enthusiasm for leveraging AI to automate tasks and processes.
• Startup Environment: Comfort working in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.
• Proven Data Science Experience: Significant experience as a primary or equal contributor to data science projects, including managing stakeholders.
• Deep Learning Model Experience: Experience working with/building/training deep learning-based computer vision or NLP models or LLMs.
• Proficiency in Python: Extensive experience with the Python programming language.
• API Experience: Experience calling AI models’ APIs via REST or client libraries.
• Growth Mindset: A desire to learn new things and tackle challenging problems.
• Independent Work: Demonstrated ability to work independently and autonomously.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Track record of breaking down complex problems into manageable steps.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences in English.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to data science projects, potentially including alignment research.
• Work on internal skunkworks projects.
• Build and train deep learning models.
• Utilize AI model APIs.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly.

Application Instructions

• Please apply to support our efforts in AI alignment and increasing human agency.

Company Information

• Business Model: Unique model involving profit-driven work reinvested into research and skunkworks projects.
• Notable Clients: Samsung, Walmart, Berkshire Hathaway.
• Research Focus: Cutting-edge brain-computer interface (BCI) R&D and AI alignment research.
• Funding: Operates without VC or PE funding.

Bonus Points

• Experience with self-managed data science projects (side hustles focused on increasing human agency).