Research Scientist, Machine Learning / AI at Basis

New York, New York, United States

$120,000 – $180,000Compensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AI & Machine Learning, Data & AnalyticsIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

StatisticsProgramming LanguagesMachine LearningComputational NeuroscienceCognitive SciencePhysicsMathematicsReasoningLearningDecision-Making

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 onsite, and where is it located?

This is an onsite full-time role requiring in-person work in either New York City or Cambridge, MA, with prioritized in-person collaboration and attendance at multi-day Basis-wide events.

What are the key requirements for this Research Scientist role?

Candidates need a PhD (or equivalent experience) in areas like statistics, programming languages, machine learning, computational neuroscience, cognitive science, physics, or mathematics, plus demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality scientific research through publications, reports, or software projects, and excitement about solving real-world problems.

What is the company culture 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, emphasizing a collaborative organization that puts human values first and contributes to culture and direction.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates have a PhD or equivalent in relevant technical fields, proven high-quality research output like publications or software projects, and genuine excitement for solving real-world problems with positive societal impact.

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