Applied AI Data Scientist
AE Studio is a bootstrapped AI company that combines frontier AI alignment research with applied AI consulting and production software development.
About AE Studio
Founded in 2016, AE Studio operates as a bootstrapped product and technology studio with two connected divisions: frontier AI alignment research and applied AI services. Its applied work includes AI-native products, custom machine learning, agentic automation, knowledge graphs, AI platforms, evaluation, red-teaming, observability, and AI transformation. The company embeds senior technical and product teams with clients to build and operate production systems. Its published work covers airline revenue optimization, education technology, healthcare and neurotechnology, manufacturing automation, financial services, gaming, blockchain, and enterprise software. AE Studio states that it is self-funded, has no outside investors, and reinvests consulting profits into alignment research.
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Candidate Availability
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About the Role
Work across client projects and internal research initiatives to solve real-world problems, build data-driven solutions, leverage machine learning models, and pursue high-impact research aligned with increasing agency. Promising projects may become prioritized Skunkworks initiatives.
Requirements
- Fluency in Python
- Experience with the LLM lifecycle, including prompt design and engineering, RAG, few-shot prompting, chain-of-thought, vector databases, multimodality, fine-tuning, and evaluation
- Proven data science experience delivering real-world outcomes
- Statistical and causal ML fundamentals, including experimental design, uncertainty quantification, and rigorous model evaluation
- Deep learning experience building and training NLP or computer vision models with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
- Experience with Agile development using lean Kanban or Scrum cycles and AI-powered tools such as Cursor
- Growth mindset
- Self-management and ability to work independently
- Product and UX understanding
- Effective communication in English
Responsibilities
- Work on a mix of client projects and internal research initiatives
- Build data-driven solutions and leverage machine learning models
- Propose and pursue high-impact research projects
- Contribute to AI alignment research
- Manage client relationships and deliver results
Benefits
- Remote-first culture
- Flexible schedules
- Diversified employee equity program
- Health insurance
- Free lunches at the office
- Weekly knowledge-sharing talks
- Annual team retreat
- Equity in client projects and Skunkworks ventures
