Data Scientist

Position Overview

• Location Type: Hybrid (LA-based office and remote)
• Job Type: Research - Data Science
• Salary: Not specified

AE Studio is a development, data science, and design studio that collaborates with founders and executives to create custom software and machine learning solutions. We are an LA-based company focused on increasing human agency while maintaining our unique culture and whimsy. We work with a team of skilled developers, data scientists, and humorists building agency-increasing products. We’ve worked with prominent companies like Samsung, Walmart, and Berkshire Hathaway. We operate without venture capital or private equity funding and have a unique business model focused on reinvesting profits into research and paying our team. Currently, we’re heavily involved in cutting-edge brain-computer interface (BCI) R&D and are working on aligning future AI systems with human interests. Data scientists will have opportunities to contribute to alignment research projects, potentially with prioritized research based on promising results.

Requirements

• Strong Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex issues.
• Self-Management Disposition: Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Humor and Creativity: A sense of humor, ideally demonstrated through composing Gilbert and Sullivan parodies that would offend Victorian sensibilities (a bonus!).
• Python Fluency: Proficiency in Python, frequently used and occasionally derided.
• Data Science Experience: Proven experience in data science, either as a primary contributor or through multiple projects. Experience managing stakeholders (ensuring projects are "well-done").
• Statistical Knowledge: Comfort with statistical methods and classification problems, including the ability to see beyond the “random forest.”
• NLP/NLU Familiarity: Understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Natural Language Understanding (NLU).
• API Experience: Experience calling machine learning APIs via REST or client libraries, and recognizing when responses lack wit, guile, and tact.
• Agile Experience: Experience with Agile methodologies (Kanban, Scrum, Extreme Programming) or a strong understanding of Steve Martin’s “Picasso at the Lapin Agile.”

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research efforts focused on AI alignment and human agency.
• Work on data science projects between client engagements.
• Develop and implement machine learning models.
• Utilize Python and relevant data science tools and libraries.
• Collaborate with other team members (developers, designers, and researchers).
• Analyze data and communicate findings effectively.
• Potentially prioritize research projects based on promising results.

Application Instructions

• If you can answer “yes” to two of the three questions regarding your skills and disposition, please apply!
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