[Remote] Applied AI Data Scientist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AE Studio builds products, platforms, and internal ventures that increase agency for all conscious beings. As a Data Scientist, you will engage in client projects and internal research, focusing on creating impactful data-driven solutions and contributing to AI alignment research.ResponsibilitiesAs a Data Scientist at AE Studio, you’ll work on a mix of client projects and internal research initiativesYou’ll solve real-world problems, help build meaningful products, and contribute to groundbreaking AI alignment researchYour work will involve building data-driven solutions, leveraging machine learning models, and using your creativity to deliver results that matterIn addition to client projects, you’ll have the opportunity to propose and pursue high-impact research projects, especially those aligned with our mission of increasing agencyPromising projects could even become prioritized skunkworks initiativesWe want problem-solvers who are adaptable, collaborative, and excited to push boundariesSkillsFluency in PythonExperience with LLM lifecycle: prompt design/engineering, prompting techniques (RAG, few-shot, CoT, etc.), vector databases, multimodality, fine-tuning, and evaluationProven data science experience: You've been a key contributor to impactful projects and know how to deliver results with real-life outcomesStatistical & causal ML fundamentals: expertise in experimental design, uncertainty quantification, and rigorous model evaluation across tabular, time-series, and foundation-model fine-tuning tasksDeep learning experience: Expertise in building/training NLP or computer vision models with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAXAgile & AI-powered development: You run lean Kanban/Scrum cycles and leverage AI-powered tools like Cursor to prototype quickly and ship high-impact solutionsGrowth mindset: You embrace challenges, value progress over perfection, and constantly seek to improveSelf-management: You can work independently, take ownership of projects, and deliver without constant oversightProduct and UX understanding: You care about delivering a seamless, user-friendly experienceEffective communication in English: Clear, concise, and maybe even witty communication is essentialSelf-managed projects: Ideally something that you helped develop from zero and shipped to real usersStartup experience: You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy taking on new challengesClient relationship management: Experience managing clients and delivering excellent resultsPassion for AI alignment: You care deeply about humanity's future and want to help navigate the challenges of advancing AIBenefitsRemote-first culture: Work from anywhere, or join us in one of our offices.Flexible schedules: We care about outcomes, not micromanagement.Competitive pay: Regular performance-based raises and a diversified employee equity program.Opportunities for growth: Work on cutting-edge R&D and propose projects that could become our next skunkworks focus.Supportive environment: A team that collaborates, mentors, and shares knowledge.Perks: Health insurance, free lunches (at the office), weekly knowledge-sharing talks, and an annual team retreat.Working at AE means receiving equity in our client projects and in Skunkworks ventures.The equity is priced at $0 when granted for tax reasons, but AE invests millions into these projects.Equity comes from reduced margins on client work and internal funding.You get a real stake in the things you help build.The longer you stay, the more value you create and the more equity you receive.If you leave on good terms, you can retain 20% of your equity by staying engaged.If you spin out a Skunkworks venture, you retain 100%.Company OverviewAE Studio is a software firm that renders product design, software development, machine learning and data science services. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://ae.studio.Company H1B SponsorshipAE Studio has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2024. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.