Research Scientist, Compilers and Programming Languages at Basis

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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$120,000 – $180,000Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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AI & Machine Learning, Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Compiler DesignPartial EvaluationProgram AnalysisAbstract InterpretationProgram TransformationProbabilistic ProgrammingAutomatic DifferentiationSAT/SMT SolversProgramming Languages DesignProgramming Languages ImplementationSoftware Development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Research Scientist position?

The salary range is $120K - $180K.

Is this role remote or does it require working from an office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key requirements for this Research Scientist role?

Candidates need a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant field, demonstrated research ability published in top venues like PLDI, OOPSLA, and POPL, and strong software development skills, plus significant achievements in programming languages research and engineering.

What is the culture or mission like at Basis?

Basis is a nonprofit applied AI research organization focused on understanding and building intelligence while advancing society’s ability to solve intractable problems, building a new technological foundation inspired by human reasoning and prioritizing human values.

What makes a strong candidate for this Research Scientist position?

Strong candidates have a PhD or equivalent, publications in top PL venues like PLDI, OOPSLA, POPL, proven software development skills, and significant technical achievements such as designing a novel programming language or contributing to compiler infrastructure in frameworks like PyTorch or Jax.

Basis

Platform for developing financial applications

About Basis

Basis provides a platform that assists businesses in creating financial applications. The platform includes a variety of tools and integrations that simplify the process of building, testing, and deploying these applications. Clients, which range from financial institutions to fintech startups, can access the platform through a subscription model, paying for its features and support. Basis distinguishes itself from competitors by focusing on streamlining the development process and offering custom solutions tailored to the specific needs of its clients. The company's goal is to empower businesses to innovate and enhance their financial operations through improved application offerings.

1688 Pine St UNIT E211, San Francisco, CA 94109, USAHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$6MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries

1-10Employees