Research Engineer / Scientist, Alignment Science
AnthropicFull Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
We are a development, data science, and design studio that works closely with founders and executives to create custom software and machine learning solutions. AE Studio is an LA-based company focused on increasing human agency by making the AGI future go well. We believe alignment is solvable, people just haven’t tried hard enough. For us, that means focusing on neglected ideas that could unlock major breakthroughs.
We’ve spent over a decade helping clients, from startups to companies like Samsung, Walmart, Berkshire Hathaway, and Goodfire, solve complex technical problems and bring ambitious products to life. We apply the same structures to research. Instead of a client, we partner with visionary researchers exploring neglected alignment ideas. We’re a full-stack R&D group combining engineering, science, and product capability. This puts us in a unique position to move quickly and make real progress on one of the most important problems of our time.
We're fully bootstrapped. We don’t rely on venture capital or private equity. Profits from our client work go directly into internal Skunkworks projects, technical research, and policy engagement. This gives us the freedom to pursue high-risk, high-upside ideas that typical funding models neglect. We can commit to long-term bets without being constrained by short grant cycles or investor timelines.
Our alignment efforts include in-house work, alignment clients like Goodfire AI, and collaborations with Redwood Research and researchers at Anthropic and DeepMind. In the past, we also led pioneering research in brain-computer interfaces, and we continue to expand our scope as the stakes rise.
If you care about actually solving alignment and want to build, we want to talk to you!
We’re hiring a strategic and technical operator to lead execution across client, research and product efforts. You’ll turn abstract ideas into clear roadmaps, keep teams moving, and ensure progress is visible and aligned with goals.
You’ll own high-leverage projects from end to end. Some may be internal Skunkworks efforts. Others may involve clients, grants, or research partners. You’ll help us explore neglected AI alignment ideas, technical bets, or automation pipelines, and move them from concept to real-world impact.
Develops software for Brain-Computer Interfaces
AE Studio develops software aimed at enhancing neurotechnology, specifically focusing on Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) systems. These systems utilize machine learning algorithms to analyze brain activity in real-time, allowing for direct communication between the brain and external devices. The company collaborates with clinical researchers and hardware manufacturers worldwide to create tailored software solutions that meet specific needs, helping clients accelerate their research and development in the neurotechnology field. AE Studio distinguishes itself from competitors through its commitment to enhancing human agency, ensuring that technology empowers users rather than manipulates them. The company's goal is to support public good projects and provide educational resources while fostering long-term collaborations with clients in the healthcare and AI sectors.