{"jobs":[{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/thealleninstitute/jobs/8054878","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_required","internal_job_id":3490992,"location":{"name":"Seattle, WA"},"metadata":null,"id":8054878,"updated_at":"2026-10-16T17:31:39-04:00","requisition_id":"790","title":"Predoctoral Young Investigator, Open Ecosystem","company_name":"The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence","first_published":"2026-07-10T14:11:19-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h5\u0026gt;Persons in these roles are expected to work from our offices in Seattle. On-site requirements vary based on position and team. If you have questions about on-site work arrangements for this role, please ask your recruiter.\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h5\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compensation Range: $113,300\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who You Are:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2’s AllenNLP team seeks a creative, early career Predoctoral Young Investigator who has a strong interest in language-model based artificial intelligence and natural language processing. Predoctoral Young Investigator (PYI) candidates have graduated with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field and are preparing to enter a PhD program in the next 1-3 years. We also welcome applications from candidates already enrolled in a PhD program who wish to align their work with Ai2’s endeavors, and we are happy to work on a case-by-case basis with regards to work arrangements if there is a mutual fit.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who We Are:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The AllenNLP team envisions language-centered AI that equitably serves humanity. We work to improve NLP systems\u0026#39; performance and accountability, and advance scientific methodologies for evaluating and understanding those systems. We deliver high-impact research of our own and masterfully-engineered open-source tools to accelerate NLP research around the world.\u0026amp;nbsp; We\u0026amp;nbsp; are leading the Open Language Model (Olmo) project, in collaboration with other teams across Ai2. Our continued research aims to provide scientific insights and solutions on how to achieve and advance the state-of-the-art fully open models.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Your Next Challenge:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Allen AI Predoctoral Young Investigator offers predoctoral candidates the opportunity to prepare for graduate-level research through partnership with strong mentors, participation in cutting edge research, and co-authorship of papers at top venues. This program aims to position candidates for successful entry into a top graduate program. For potential candidates who are already enrolled in graduate studies, this program offers the opportunity to work with researchers at Ai2 on collaborative projects for the benefit of both Ai2’s initiatives and your thesis work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Gain strong research experience through direct collaboration with Ai2 researchers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Co-author papers with Ai2 researchers and get published in top venues.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Learn about and leverage Ai2’s data, engineering infrastructure, and research tools.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Gain industry experience in a supportive, agile, mission-driven environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;No grant writing, teaching, or administrative responsibilities required.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At Ai2, we value the importance of taking the next step in your research career - getting your PhD.\u0026amp;nbsp; When visiting schools to decide on your PhD program, you will not be required to use your accrued Vacation and Personal Time to travel and/or conduct school visits.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Need:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field with a desire to enter a PhD program in the next 1-3 years.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Physical Demands and Work Environment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to observe details at close range.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Can work under deadlines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;A Little More About Ai2:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is a Seattle based non-profit AI research institute founded in 2014 by the late Paul Allen. Our mission is building breakthrough AI to solve the world’s biggest problems. We develop foundational AI research and innovation to deliver real-world impact through large-scale open models, data, robotics, conservation, and beyond.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In addition to Ai2’s core mission, we also aim to contribute to humanity through our treatment of each member of the Ai2 Team. Some highlights are:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are a learning organization \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– because everything Ai2 does is ground-breaking, we are learning every day. With a wide variety of world-class AI experts as guest speakers, and our commitment to your personal on-going education, Ai2 is a place where you will have opportunities to continue learning alongside your coworkers.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value diversity - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We seek to hire, support, and promote people from all genders, ethnicities, and all levels of experience regardless of age. We particularly encourage applications from women, non-binary individuals, people of color, members of the LGBTQA+ community, and people with disabilities of any kind.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value inclusion - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We understand the value that people\u0026#39;s individual experiences and perspectives can bring to an organization, and we are building a culture in which all voices are heard, respected and considered.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We emphasize a healthy work/life balance \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we believe our team members are happiest and most productive when their work/life balance is optimized. While we value powerful research results which drive our mission forward, we also value dinner with family, weekend time, and vacation time. We offer generous paid vacation and sick leave as well as family leave.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are collaborative and transparent \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we consider ourselves a team, all moving with a common purpose. We are quick to cheer our successes, and even quicker to share and jointly problem solve our failures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are in Seattle \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– and our office is on the water! We have mountains, we have lakes, we have four seasons, we bike to work, we have a vibrant theater scene, and we have so much else. We welcome interest from applicants from outside of the United States.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are friendly\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– chances are you will like every one of the 200+ (and growing) people who work here. We do.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 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Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:recruiting@allenai.org\u0026quot;\u0026gt;recruiting@allenai.org.\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Team members and their families are covered by medical, dental, vision, and an employee assistance program.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Team members are able to enroll in our health savings account plan, our healthcare reimbursement arrangement plan, and our health care and dependent care flexible spending account plans.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Team members are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Team members will receive $125 per month to assist with commuting or internet expenses and will also receive $200 per month for fitness and wellbeing expenses.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Team members will also receive up to ten sick days per year, up to seven personal days per year, up to 20 vacation days per year and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the team members(s) of this position. Team members will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the team member(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. 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On-site requirements vary based on position and team. If you have questions about on-site work arrangements for this role, please ask your recruiter.\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h5\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our base salary range is $146,880 - $220,320 and in addition we have generous bonus plans to provide a competitive compensation package.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h5\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We will begin reviewing applications on October 28, 2026.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who You Are:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We seek a Research Engineer for a new three-year project to develop an AI-powered physics-informed hybrid climate model trained on historical data that is capable of multidecadal forecasts that are more accurate than the current state of the art. We’re looking for someone passionate about improving the quality, efficiency and accessibility of climate models with AI and modern software engineering.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;This position is supported by a grant with a current period of performance ending September 22, 2029. Continuation of the position beyond that date depends on renewal, extension, or identification of additional funding. Ai2 will make reasonable efforts to notify the employee if funding for the position is expected to end.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who We Are:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2’s\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://allenai.org/climate-modeling\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Climate Modeling\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; team is an international pioneer in using machine learning (ML) methodologies to improve on current physics-based climate models.\u0026amp;nbsp; Our fast, accurate autoregressive open-source emulator, ACE, stably reproduces the climate and weather extremes of an existing climate model or a reanalysis. We have coupled ACE to a ML ocean model, trained it to\u0026amp;nbsp; realistically account\u0026amp;nbsp; for changing CO2 concentrations, and downscaled (super-resolved) ACE outputs from their 100 km native scale to to km-scale detail. Our tight-knit team of scientists and software engineers works closely with leading physics-based climate modeling centers to obtain unique training and testing data and get expert feedback on our progress. We collaborate with other leading research groups doing related AI work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Your Next Challenge:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Physically-based climate models discretize equations representing individual time-evolving processes like clouds, rain, wind, land and sea-ice, and ocean currents on a computational grid.\u0026amp;nbsp; Some processes (e.g. clouds) are less reliably encoded than others (e.g. winds).\u0026amp;nbsp; Hence such climate models have biases in representing present-day climate and produce an undesirably large range of projections of future climate change for a given human-caused change in CO2 or other climate forcings.\u0026amp;nbsp; Current AI-based climate models reduce present-day climate bias, but don’t generalize well to future climate change.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are starting a 3-year project funded by google.org\u0026amp;nbsp; to develop an open source ‘AI-first’ climate model that can demonstrably project future climates more accurately than current physically-based climate models when trained on historical observations by judicious design of the AI to incorporate physical principles that reliably apply in any climate, seen or unseen. \u0026amp;nbsp; The model should be lightweight and easy for an ML-savvy climate scientist to train and deploy. Our starting point is the Google Research NeuralGCM model, a hybrid ML model that uses a conventional discretization of winds encoded in JAX and learns a column-local representation of all other atmospheric and land processes from historical data. Compared to other AI climate models, NeuralGCM uses ML in a conceptually simpler way and shows somewhat better future-climate generalization skill. \u0026amp;nbsp; It is an open-weight model but its training pipeline\u0026amp;nbsp; and documentation need to be adapted for a broader user community.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will join a small team to develop the desired NeuralGCM+ model and foster its uptake by the climate modeling community.\u0026amp;nbsp; This includes coupling it to an ML-based ocean model and designing approaches to demonstrably improve its skill in unseen climates.\u0026amp;nbsp; This position has a three year term; there is potential for longer-term funding if\u0026amp;nbsp; the NeuralGCM+ project demonstrates exceptional progress.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You\u0026#39;ll get to work on:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Adapting the training pipeline and data needs of NeuralGCM to run efficiently on Google Cloud resources and on NVIDIA GPUs.\u0026amp;nbsp; Note that NeuralGCM is written in JAX and implemented on TPUs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Documenting this training pipeline and distributing code on a GitHub repo.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Implementing and testing a strategy for coupling NeuralGCM with the chosen ML ocean model.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Open-source code development as part of a tightly connected team, including daily meetings, code review, design documents and external collaborators.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and present tutorials on NeuralGCM+ to interested user groups.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Need:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;2-4 years of experience building and deploying a relevant ML application in a practical or academic research setting and be fluent in Python and collaborative coding practices.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A B.Sc. in computer or computational science, atmospheric science or a related geophysical science, or applied mathematics/statistics.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience in developing ML training code for use in a cloud computing environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated excellent communications skills.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;It\u0026#39;s A Bonus If You:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Have a Ph. D. in computer or computational science, atmospheric science or a related geophysical science, or applied mathematics/statistics, with at least one peer-reviewed first-authored publication or accepted conference paper making extensive use of ML in a physical science setting.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Have formal training and/or practical experience with physically-based atmospheric, oceanic, or related model development.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Have experience writing machine learning code in JAX.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Physical Demands and Work Environment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to observe details at close range.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Can work under deadlines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;A Little More About Ai2:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is a Seattle based non-profit AI research institute founded in 2014 by the late Paul Allen. Our mission is building breakthrough AI to solve the world’s biggest problems. We develop foundational AI research and innovation to deliver real-world impact through large-scale open models, data, robotics, conservation, and beyond.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In addition to Ai2’s core mission, we also aim to contribute to humanity through our treatment of each member of the Ai2 Team. Some highlights are:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are a learning organization \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– because everything Ai2 does is ground-breaking, we are learning every day. With a wide variety of world-class AI experts as guest speakers, and our commitment to your personal on-going education, Ai2 is a place where you will have opportunities to continue learning alongside your coworkers.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value diversity - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We seek to hire, support, and promote people from all genders, ethnicities, and all levels of experience regardless of age. We particularly encourage applications from women, non-binary individuals, people of color, members of the LGBTQA+ community, and people with disabilities of any kind.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value inclusion - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We understand the value that people\u0026#39;s individual experiences and perspectives can bring to an organization, and we are building a culture in which all voices are heard, respected and considered.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We emphasize a healthy work/life balance \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we believe our team members are happiest and most productive when their work/life balance is optimized. While we value powerful research results which drive our mission forward, we also value dinner with family, weekend time, and vacation time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are collaborative and transparent \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we consider ourselves a team, all moving with a common purpose. We are quick to cheer our successes, and even quicker to share and jointly problem solve our failures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are in Seattle \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– and our office is on the water! We have mountains, we have lakes, we have four seasons, we bike to work, we have a vibrant theater scene, and we have so much else. We welcome interest from applicants from outside of the United States.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are friendly\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– chances are you will like every one of the 200+ (and growing) people who work here. We do.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 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Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to observe details at close range.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Can work under deadlines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;A Little More About Ai2:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is a Seattle based non-profit AI research institute founded in 2014 by the late Paul Allen. Our mission is building breakthrough AI to solve the world’s biggest problems. We develop foundational AI research and innovation to deliver real-world impact through large-scale open models, data, robotics, conservation, and beyond.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In addition to Ai2’s core mission, we also aim to contribute to humanity through our treatment of each member of the Ai2 Team. Some highlights are:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are a learning organization \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– because everything Ai2 does is ground-breaking, we are learning every day. With a wide variety of world-class AI experts as guest speakers, and our commitment to your personal on-going education, Ai2 is a place where you will have opportunities to continue learning alongside your coworkers.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value diversity - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We seek to hire, support, and promote people from all genders, ethnicities, and all levels of experience regardless of age. 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We offer generous paid vacation and sick leave as well as family leave.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are collaborative and transparent \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we consider ourselves a team, all moving with a common purpose. We are quick to cheer our successes, and even quicker to share and jointly problem solve our failures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are in Seattle \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– and our office is on the water! We have mountains, we have lakes, we have four seasons, we bike to work, we have a vibrant theater scene, and we have so much else. We welcome interest from applicants from outside of the United States.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are friendly\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– chances are you will like every one of the 200+ (and growing) people who work here. We do.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 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We have close ties to the University of Washington, only 1.5 miles away.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Our pay is competitive, and visa sponsorship is available.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;We are committed to open science and support students freely publishing papers. Examples:\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.13961\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Olmo 3: Charting a path through the model flow to lead open-source AI\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.10611\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Molmo2: Open Weights and Data for Vision-Language Models with Video Understanding and Grounding\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.19399\u0026quot;\u0026gt;DR Tulu: Reinforcement Learning with Evolving Rubrics for Deep Research\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.03444\u0026quot;\u0026gt;OlmoHybrid: From Theory to Practice and Back\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://allenai.org/papers/olmocore3\u0026quot;\u0026gt;OlmoCore 3: Supercharging Olmo-core for Efficient and Scalable MoE Training\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;To see more about our current, future, and past interns, check out our\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://allenai.org/internships.html\u0026quot;\u0026gt; internship page\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; on our website!\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Need:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Qualifications:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Pursuing a doctoral degree in Computer Science or similar field with research experience in machine learning, natural language processing, language and vision, or related areas.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong software engineering skills, especially with deep learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Bonus qualifications:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A strong publication record at AI-related venues, such as NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, COLM, ACL, EMNLP.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience in related areas of foundation model research like training dynamics, scaling laws, efficiency, data curation, post-training methods (e.g., SFT, DPO, RL), agentic training and infrastructure, and applications in scientific domains.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contributions to open-source research libraries (e.g., PyTorch, Huggingface Transformers, olmo-core, AllenNLP).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Physical Demands and Work Environment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to observe details at close range.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Can work under deadlines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;A Little More About Ai2:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is a Seattle based non-profit AI research institute founded in 2014 by the late Paul Allen. Our mission is building breakthrough AI to solve the world’s biggest problems. We develop foundational AI research and innovation to deliver real-world impact through large-scale open models, data, robotics, conservation, and beyond.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In addition to Ai2’s core mission, we also aim to contribute to humanity through our treatment of each member of the Ai2 Team. Some highlights are:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are a learning organization \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– because everything Ai2 does is ground-breaking, we are learning every day. With a wide variety of world-class AI experts as guest speakers, and our commitment to your personal on-going education, Ai2 is a place where you will have opportunities to continue learning alongside your coworkers.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value diversity - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We seek to hire, support, and promote people from all genders, ethnicities, and all levels of experience regardless of age. We particularly encourage applications from women, non-binary individuals, people of color, members of the LGBTQA+ community, and people with disabilities of any kind.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value inclusion - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We understand the value that people\u0026#39;s individual experiences and perspectives can bring to an organization, and we are building a culture in which all voices are heard, respected and considered.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We emphasize a healthy work/life balance \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we believe our team members are happiest and most productive when their work/life balance is optimized. While we value powerful research results which drive our mission forward, we also value dinner with family, weekend time, and vacation time. We offer generous paid vacation and sick leave as well as family leave.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are collaborative and transparent \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we consider ourselves a team, all moving with a common purpose. We are quick to cheer our successes, and even quicker to share and jointly problem solve our failures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are in Seattle \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– and our office is on the water! We have mountains, we have lakes, we have four seasons, we bike to work, we have a vibrant theater scene, and we have so much else. We welcome interest from applicants from outside of the United States.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are friendly\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– chances are you will like every one of the 200+ (and growing) people who work here. 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If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:recruiting@allenai.org\u0026quot;\u0026gt;recruiting@allenai.org.\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Team members and their families are covered by medical, dental, vision, and an employee assistance program.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Team members are able to enroll in our health savings account plan, our healthcare reimbursement arrangement plan, and our health care and dependent care flexible spending account plans.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Team members will receive $125 per month to assist with commuting or internet expenses and will also receive $200 per month for fitness and wellbeing expenses.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Team members will accrue sick days per year in line with Seattle sick time requirements. If you are usually scheduled to work on a holiday that Ai2 recognizes as a day off, you will be paid for this day.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the team members(s) of this position. Team members will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 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On-site requirements vary based on position and team. If you have questions about on-site work arrangements for this role, please ask your recruiter.\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h5\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;*Compensation dependent on current degree enrollment.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;Research Intern, Undergrad: $94,320 (Annually)\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Research Intern, Masters: $106,110 (Annually)\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Research Intern, PhD: $140,000 (Annually)\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who You Are:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is seeking passionate, early-career researchers to join us for an internship. PhD graduate students in AI-related fields are invited to apply for full-time research internships with us year-round. Our research covers the full spectrum of robotics ranging from low-level control, scaling simulation to solve real-world robotics challenges, world models, RL, and investigating agentic systems for robotics. We are looking for applicants that are experienced and passionate about a particular aspect of robotics. International candidates are welcome to apply. Pay is competitive, and visa sponsorship is available.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Ai2 Research Internship Information:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Duration\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: 12 weeks\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Start Date\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: Flexible\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Candidates\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: A PhD student with a strong research background\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Please apply by \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;January 8, 2027, at 11:00pm Pacific Time \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;to be considered for our Spring/Summer 2027 internships.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who We Are:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2’s Robotics team is looking for PhD student interns to join our team.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a research intern in the Robotics team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to support the development and investigate core research problems in foundation models and skills for robotics, contribute to the development of completely open data sets, benchmarks, and models, and experiment with robots in the real world.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Your Next Challenge:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At Ai2, you will be working with world-class AI researchers and talented software engineers. We perform team-based, ambitious research, with a mandate to strive for big breakthroughs, not just incremental progress, in an exciting and interactive workplace.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;All interns are paired with a mentor and will participate directly in Ai2\u0026#39;s groundbreaking work. There are no restrictions on publications based on internships.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 Research Interns will have the opportunity to do the following tasks:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conducting AI research under the guidance of a mentor, which may include building AI systems or system components, developing datasets, and/or conducting experiments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reading the scientific literature to investigate and understand AI research.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Meeting with the mentor to discuss research progress and ideas.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;To see more about our current, future, and past interns at Ai2, check out the \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://allenai.org/internships.html\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;internship page\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; on our website!\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Need:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Minimum Qualifications:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Pursuing a PhD in robotics, machine learning, or related fields.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Have an interest and experience in cutting-edge artificial intelligence and robotics research.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven track record of publishing at robotics and AI conferences, such as CoRL, ICRA, IROS, RSS, and Neurips.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong software engineering skills in physics simulation, machine learning, and robot control.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Physical Demands and Work Environment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to observe details at close range.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Can work under deadlines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;A Little More About Ai2:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is a Seattle based non-profit AI research institute founded in 2014 by the late Paul Allen. Our mission is building breakthrough AI to solve the world’s biggest problems. We develop foundational AI research and innovation to deliver real-world impact through large-scale open models, data, robotics, conservation, and beyond.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In addition to Ai2’s core mission, we also aim to contribute to humanity through our treatment of each member of the Ai2 Team. Some highlights are:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are a learning organization \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– because everything Ai2 does is ground-breaking, we are learning every day. With a wide variety of world-class AI experts as guest speakers, and our commitment to your personal on-going education, Ai2 is a place where you will have opportunities to continue learning alongside your coworkers.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value diversity - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We seek to hire, support, and promote people from all genders, ethnicities, and all levels of experience regardless of age. We particularly encourage applications from women, non-binary individuals, people of color, members of the LGBTQA+ community, and people with disabilities of any kind.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value inclusion - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We understand the value that people\u0026#39;s individual experiences and perspectives can bring to an organization, and we are building a culture in which all voices are heard, respected and considered.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We emphasize a healthy work/life balance \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we believe our team members are happiest and most productive when their work/life balance is optimized. While we value powerful research results which drive our mission forward, we also value dinner with family, weekend time, and vacation time. We offer generous paid vacation and sick leave as well as family leave.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are collaborative and transparent \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we consider ourselves a team, all moving with a common purpose. We are quick to cheer our successes, and even quicker to share and jointly problem solve our failures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are in Seattle \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– and our office is on the water! We have mountains, we have lakes, we have four seasons, we bike to work, we have a vibrant theater scene, and we have so much else. We welcome interest from applicants from outside of the United States.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are friendly\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– chances are you will like every one of the 200+ (and growing) people who work here. We do.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view the related \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Know Your Rights\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; compliance poster and the \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; by clicking on their corresponding links.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:recruiting@allenai.org\u0026quot;\u0026gt;recruiting@allenai.org.\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Team members and their families are covered by medical, dental, vision, and an employee assistance program.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Team members are able to enroll in our health savings account plan, our healthcare reimbursement arrangement plan, and our health care and dependent care flexible spending account plans.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Team members will receive $125 per month to assist with commuting or internet expenses and will also receive $200 per month for fitness and wellbeing expenses.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Team members will accrue sick days per year in line with Seattle sick time requirements. If you are usually scheduled to work on a holiday that Ai2 recognizes as a day off, you will be paid for this day.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the team members(s) of this position. Team members will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the team member(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":383386,"name":"Research","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":12818,"name":"Seattle","location":"Seattle, WA, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":"\u003cp\u003eWe use Greenhouse’s AI-powered Talent Matching tool as well as LinkedIn's Hiring Assistant tool to compare your application against our job requirements.\u003c/p\u003e","include_ai_disclaimer":true,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/8293641/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/thealleninstitute/jobs/7723570","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_required","internal_job_id":3391139,"location":{"name":"Seattle, WA"},"metadata":null,"id":7723570,"updated_at":"2026-10-27T14:02:06-04:00","requisition_id":"741","title":"Research Scientist, Asta","company_name":"The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence","first_published":"2026-04-01T14:33:32-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h5\u0026gt;Persons in these roles are expected to work from our offices in Seattle. On-site requirements vary based on position and team. If you have questions about on-site work arrangements for this role, please ask your recruiter.\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h5\u0026gt;Our \u0026lt;strong data-stringify-type=\u0026quot;bold\u0026quot;\u0026gt;base\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; salary range is $167,030 - $260,570, and in addition we have generous bonus plans to provide a competitive compensation package.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who You Are:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You are a creative, hands-on AI researcher with a strong foundation in AI and reasoning. Passionate about pushing the boundaries of research and engineering, you seek to advance AI both scientifically and openly. You thrive in collaborative environments, take initiative, and are eager to contribute to Ai2’s impact-driven mission in a dynamic, fast-paced research setting. Skilled at translating complex concepts into concrete research goals and implementation steps, you define clear approaches, execute effectively, and communicate results with clarity. You leverage these skills to create real-world benefits for researchers and practitioners alike and are excited to help drive the development of the best-performing open AI model.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who We Are:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are a non-profit AI institute, focused on developing foundational AI research and innovation to deliver real-world impact through large-scale open models, the science of agentic systems, data, and artifacts (e.g. \u0026lt;u\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://asta.allen.ai\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;asta.allen.ai\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/u\u0026gt;, Olmo, Tulu). \u0026amp;nbsp; We unite the best and brightest scientific and engineering minds to explore the potential of truly open AI. Through our efforts we endeavor to empower academics, researchers, and AI developers more broadly to advance language models and reasoning-based agentic systems. Through close collaboration, we rapidly identify, define, and act on the most exciting and promising new ideas in AI.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our team is focused on developing Asta, an agentic system aimed at revolutionizing how science is performed. We engage in language model post-training, generating and curating data, layering control strategies atop LLMs, building systems that learn continually and improve themselves, and developing novel methodologies to push the field forward. We study and evaluate AI models both theoretically and empirically, aiming to advance their capabilities. Additionally, we create impactful real-world applications, such as in scientific synthesis. Our goal is to develop state-of-the-art models and harnesses that excel in scientific reasoning spanning literature synthesis, hypothesis formation, scientific coding, execution of computational experiments, and data analysis. These systems will collaborate with human scientists, not replace them.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Your Next Challenge:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a key member of the core team of research scientists and machine learning engineers at Ai2, you will drive the development of AI systems with deep reasoning capabilities with a focus on the huge breadth of skills necessary for scientific reasoning. In this role, you will lead foundational research to advance agentic systems, shape our strategic direction, and lay the groundwork for future innovations. You will also work towards long-term ambitious research goals, while identifying intermediate milestones.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to Ai2’s open source research environment to innovate,\u0026amp;nbsp; study and advance the science of generative AI and agentic systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Take a leading role in building artifacts and implementing software systems with real-world impact\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Author and present high-quality scientific technical reports, papers, and presentations\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with and learn from team members across Ai2, including scientists and engineers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Mentor early-career researchers and interns on their projects\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop collaborative relationships with relevant academic, industrial, government, and standards organizations\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Need:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A PhD focusing on machine learning, reasoning, natural language processing, human-computer interaction, or a related area, with expertise in one or more of the following: agentic orchestration / systems, interactive and intelligent interfaces, reinforcement learning, experimental methodology, language models, the science of deep learning, or efficient algorithms for deep learning.\u0026amp;nbsp; Curiosity about all of the above is a plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to own and pursue a research agenda to improve AI model reasoning capabilities.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Enthusiasm for collaboration and teamwork on ambitious projects aligned with the mission of advancing AI for Science.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contributions to open-source research libraries and an interest in continuing such work (a plus).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Physical Demands and Work Environment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to observe details at close range.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Can work under deadlines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;A Little More About Ai2:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is a Seattle based non-profit AI research institute founded in 2014 by the late Paul Allen. Our mission is building breakthrough AI to solve the world’s biggest problems. We develop foundational AI research and innovation to deliver real-world impact through large-scale open models, data, robotics, conservation, and beyond.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In addition to Ai2’s core mission, we also aim to contribute to humanity through our treatment of each member of the Ai2 Team. Some highlights are:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are a learning organization \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– because everything Ai2 does is ground-breaking, we are learning every day. With a wide variety of world-class AI experts as guest speakers, and our commitment to your personal on-going education, Ai2 is a place where you will have opportunities to continue learning alongside your coworkers.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value diversity - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We seek to hire, support, and promote people from all genders, ethnicities, and all levels of experience regardless of age. We particularly encourage applications from women, non-binary individuals, people of color, members of the LGBTQA+ community, and people with disabilities of any kind.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value inclusion - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We understand the value that people\u0026#39;s individual experiences and perspectives can bring to an organization, and we are building a culture in which all voices are heard, respected and considered.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We emphasize a healthy work/life balance \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we believe our team members are happiest and most productive when their work/life balance is optimized. While we value powerful research results which drive our mission forward, we also value dinner with family, weekend time, and vacation time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are collaborative and transparent \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we consider ourselves a team, all moving with a common purpose. We are quick to cheer our successes, and even quicker to share and jointly problem solve our failures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are in Seattle \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– and our office is on the water! We have mountains, we have lakes, we have four seasons, we bike to work, we have a vibrant theater scene, and we have so much else. We welcome interest from applicants from outside of the United States.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are friendly\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– chances are you will like every one of the 200+ (and growing) people who work here. We do.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view the related \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Know Your Rights\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; compliance poster and the \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; by clicking on their corresponding links.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:recruiting@allenai.org\u0026quot;\u0026gt;recruiting@allenai.org.\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Team members and their families are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Team members are able to enroll in our voluntary life insurance program, our voluntary accidental death and dismemberment program, our health savings account plan, our healthcare reimbursement arrangement plan, and our health care and dependent care flexible spending account plans.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Team members are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Team members will receive $125 per month to assist with commuting or internet expenses and will also receive $200 per month for fitness and wellbeing expenses.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Team members will also receive up to ten sick days per year, up to seven personal days per year, up to 20 vacation days per year and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Team members will be able to receive annual bonuses and can participate in the long-term incentive plan.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the team members(s) of this position. Team members will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the team member(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":383386,"name":"Research","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":12818,"name":"Seattle","location":"Seattle, WA, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":"\u003cp\u003eWe use Greenhouse’s AI-powered Talent Matching tool as well as LinkedIn's Hiring Assistant tool to compare your application against our job requirements.\u003c/p\u003e","include_ai_disclaimer":true,"ai_opt_out_request_url":"http://app.greenhouse.io/ai_opt_out_request/job_post/7723570/ai_opt_out"},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/thealleninstitute/jobs/8234335","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_required","internal_job_id":3563103,"location":{"name":"Seattle, WA"},"metadata":null,"id":8234335,"updated_at":"2026-10-16T17:42:09-04:00","requisition_id":"816","title":"Research Scientist, Climate Modeling ","company_name":"The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence","first_published":"2026-09-25T17:43:18-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h5\u0026gt;Persons in these roles are expected to work from our offices in Seattle. On-site requirements vary based on position and team. If you have questions about on-site work arrangements for this role, please ask your recruiter.\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h5\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our base salary range is $167,030 - $260,570, and in addition we have generous bonus plans to provide a competitive compensation package.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h5\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We will begin reviewing applications on October 28, 2026.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who You Are:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We seek one or more Research Scientists for a new three-year project to develop an AI-powered physics-informed hybrid climate model trained on historical data that is capable of multidecadal forecasts that are more accurate than the current state of the art. We’re looking for someone with experience in AI and earth science who is excited to push the frontier in climate model development.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;This position is supported by a grant with a current period of performance ending September 22, 2029. Continuation of the position beyond that date depends on renewal, extension, or identification of additional funding. Ai2 will make reasonable efforts to notify the employee if funding for the position is expected to end.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who We Are:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2’s\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://allenai.org/climate-modeling\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Climate Modeling\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; team is an international pioneer in using machine learning (ML) methodologies to improve on current physics-based climate models.\u0026amp;nbsp; Our fast, accurate autoregressive open-source emulator, ACE, stably reproduces the climate and weather extremes of an existing climate model or a reanalysis. We have coupled ACE to a ML ocean model, trained it to\u0026amp;nbsp; realistically account\u0026amp;nbsp; for changing CO2 concentrations, and downscaled (super-resolved) ACE outputs from their 100 km native scale to to km-scale detail. Our tight-knit team of scientists and software engineers works closely with leading physics-based climate modeling centers to obtain unique training and testing data and get expert feedback on our progress. We collaborate with other leading research groups doing related AI work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Your Next Challenge:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Physically-based climate models discretize equations representing individual time-evolving processes like clouds, rain, wind, land and sea-ice, and ocean currents on a computational grid.\u0026amp;nbsp; Some processes (e.g. clouds) are less reliably encoded than others (e.g. winds).\u0026amp;nbsp; Hence such climate models have biases in representing present-day climate and produce an undesirably large range of projections of future climate change for a given human-caused change in CO2 or other climate forcings.\u0026amp;nbsp; Current AI-based climate models reduce present-day climate bias, but don’t generalize well to future climate change.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are starting a 3-year project funded by google.org\u0026amp;nbsp; to develop an open source ‘AI-first’ climate model that can demonstrably project future climates more accurately than current physically-based climate models when trained on historical observations by judicious design of the AI to incorporate physical principles that reliably apply in any climate, seen or unseen. \u0026amp;nbsp; The model should be lightweight and easy for an ML-savvy climate scientist to train and deploy. Our starting point is the Google Research NeuralGCM model, a hybrid ML model that uses a conventional discretization of winds encoded in JAX and learns a column-local representation of all other atmospheric and land processes from historical data. Compared to other AI climate models, NeuralGCM uses ML in a conceptually simpler way and shows somewhat better future-climate generalization skill. \u0026amp;nbsp; It is an open-weight model but its training pipeline\u0026amp;nbsp; and documentation need to be adapted for a broader user community.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will join a small team to develop the desired NeuralGCM+ model and foster its uptake by the climate modeling community.\u0026amp;nbsp; This includes coupling it to an ML-based ocean model and designing approaches to demonstrably improve its skill in unseen climates.\u0026amp;nbsp; This position has a three year term; there is potential for longer-term funding if\u0026amp;nbsp; the NeuralGCM+ project demonstrates exceptional progress.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You\u0026#39;ll get to work on:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Designing, implementing and testing a strategy for coupling NeuralGCM with the chosen ocean model.\u0026amp;nbsp; Note that NeuralGCM is written in JAX and implemented on TPUs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Designing, implementing and testing a strategy for decomposing physical parameterizations and constraints\u0026amp;nbsp; into parts encoded based on physical equations vs. parts that can be learned (even for unseen climates) from historical observations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Presenting results at major relevant AI and climate modeling conferences and in peer-reviewed publications.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Open-source code development as part of a tightly connected team, including daily meetings, code review, design documents and interaction with external collaborators.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Mentoring postdocs and interns.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Need:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You must have substantial experience building and deploying a relevant ML application in a practical or academic research setting and be fluent in Python and collaborative coding practices.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You must have a Ph. D. in computer or computational science, applied mathematics/statistics, or atmospheric science or a related geophysical science, with at least one accepted conference paper or peer-reviewed first-authored publication making extensive use of ML.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated excellent communications skills.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;It\u0026#39;s A Bonus If You:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Have formal training and/or practical experience with physically-based atmospheric, oceanic, or related model development.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Have previously held a professional or post-doctoral position using your machine learning skills.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Have experience writing machine learning code in JAX.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Formal graduate-level ML coursework.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Physical Demands and Work Environment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to observe details at close range.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Can work under deadlines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;A Little More About Ai2:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is a Seattle based non-profit AI research institute founded in 2014 by the late Paul Allen. Our mission is building breakthrough AI to solve the world’s biggest problems. We develop foundational AI research and innovation to deliver real-world impact through large-scale open models, data, robotics, conservation, and beyond.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In addition to Ai2’s core mission, we also aim to contribute to humanity through our treatment of each member of the Ai2 Team. Some highlights are:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are a learning organization \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– because everything Ai2 does is ground-breaking, we are learning every day. With a wide variety of world-class AI experts as guest speakers, and our commitment to your personal on-going education, Ai2 is a place where you will have opportunities to continue learning alongside your coworkers.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value diversity - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We seek to hire, support, and promote people from all genders, ethnicities, and all levels of experience regardless of age. We particularly encourage applications from women, non-binary individuals, people of color, members of the LGBTQA+ community, and people with disabilities of any kind.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value inclusion - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We understand the value that people\u0026#39;s individual experiences and perspectives can bring to an organization, and we are building a culture in which all voices are heard, respected and considered.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We emphasize a healthy work/life balance \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we believe our team members are happiest and most productive when their work/life balance is optimized. While we value powerful research results which drive our mission forward, we also value dinner with family, weekend time, and vacation time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are collaborative and transparent \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we consider ourselves a team, all moving with a common purpose. We are quick to cheer our successes, and even quicker to share and jointly problem solve our failures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are in Seattle \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– and our office is on the water! We have mountains, we have lakes, we have four seasons, we bike to work, we have a vibrant theater scene, and we have so much else. We welcome interest from applicants from outside of the United States.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are friendly\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– chances are you will like every one of the 200+ (and growing) people who work here. We do.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view the related \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Know Your Rights\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; compliance poster and the \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; by clicking on their corresponding links.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:recruiting@allenai.org\u0026quot;\u0026gt;recruiting@allenai.org.\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-sheets-root=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Team members and their families are covered by medical, dental, vision, and an employee assistance program. \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-sheets-root=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Team members are able to enroll in our health savings account plan, our healthcare reimbursement arrangement plan, and our health care and dependent care flexible spending account plans. \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-sheets-root=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Team members are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-sheets-root=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Team members will receive $125 per month to assist with commuting or internet expenses and will also receive $200 per month for fitness and wellbeing expenses. \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-sheets-root=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Team members will also receive up to ten sick days per year, up to seven personal days per year, up to 20 vacation days per year and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-sheets-root=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Team members will be able to receive annual bonuses and can participate in the long-term incentive plan.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the team members(s) of this position. Team members will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the team member(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. 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On-site requirements vary based on position and team. If you have questions about on-site work arrangements for this role, please ask your recruiter.\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h5\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our base salary range is $167,030 - $260,570, and in addition we have generous bonus plans to provide a competitive compensation package.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Who You Are:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:240,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Research Scientists in the Ai2 Robotics Team will have the unique opportunity to develop and investigate core research problems in foundation models for robotics, and contribute to the development of completely open methods, data sets, benchmarks, and models. They will experiment with large-scale simulation tools and robots in the real world.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Research Scientists will work on multiple exciting research projects in the above areas but can also contribute and engage in a variety of other activities critical to our research and mission. These include opportunities to lead projects, mentor interns and pre-doctoral candidates, author and present scientific papers, and collaborate with researchers at other organizations including universities.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At Ai2, you will be working with world-class AI and robotics researchers and talented software engineers. You will perform team-based, ambitious research, with a mandate to strive for big breakthroughs, not just incremental progress, in an exciting and interactive workplace.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Who We Are:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:240,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2’s Robotics team is led by Dieter Fox. We aim to develop and leverage scalable simulation domains to scientifically investigate the scaling and generalization capabilities of foundation models for robotics, and use these insights to develop broadly competent robots. Following a longstanding tradition at Ai2, we are committed to fully open-source research and work toward application domains with a positive impact on society.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are looking for applicants interested in robotics, with a focus on core techniques in robot manipulation, large scale training in simulated environments, sim-to-real transfer, robot foundation models, and skill learning.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We regularly publish in high-profile conferences and journals in robotics (CoRL, ICRA, RSS), computer vision (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV), and machine learning (e.g., NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML).\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We collaborate frequently with researchers on other Ai2 teams focused on computer vision, large language models, and others. Our main office has close ties and unique access to researchers at the University of Washington, only 1.5 miles away. Researchers excited about such internal and external collaborations are encouraged to apply.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Your Next Challenge:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:240,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;At Ai2, you will be working with world-class AI researchers and talented software engineers. We perform team-based, ambitious research, with a mandate to strive for big breakthroughs, not just incremental progress, in an exciting and interactive workplace.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;All scientists have the opportunity to mentor interns (and other students)and will participate directly in Ai2\u0026#39;s groundbreaking work. There are no restrictions on publications.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:200,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:200,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;What You’ll Need:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:200,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:200,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A strong foundation (typically PhD level) in one or more of the following areas: robot manipulation, planning and control, RL and imitation learning, real world robot systems, simulation environments and sim2real, and world models and foundation models.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A strong publication record in AI-related areas.\u0026amp;nbsp; Example venues include CoRL, ICRA, RSS, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, etc. Contributions to research communities (e.g. workshop organization, tutorials) are a plus.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong software engineering skills.\u0026amp;nbsp; Experience working with real robot systems and/or with deep learning frameworks.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;(Optional) Research experience in related areas like large-scale multi-node training, training dynamics, efficiency, data curation, and multimodal model debugging, post-training methods, among others.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;(Optional) Contributions to open-source research libraries.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Physical Demands and Work Environment:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The ability to observe details at close range.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Can work under deadlines.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;A Little More About Ai2:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:240,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is a Seattle based non-profit AI research institute founded in 2014 by the late Paul Allen. Our mission is building breakthrough AI to solve the world’s biggest problems. We develop foundational AI research and innovation to deliver real-world impact through large-scale open models, data, robotics, conservation, and beyond.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In addition to Ai2’s core mission, we also aim to contribute to humanity through our treatment of each member of the Ai2 Team. Some highlights are:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are a learning organization \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– because everything Ai2 does is ground-breaking, we are learning every day. With a wide variety of world-class AI experts as guest speakers, and our commitment to your personal on-going education, Ai2 is a place where you will have opportunities to continue learning alongside your coworkers.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value diversity - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We seek to hire, support, and promote people from all genders, ethnicities, and all levels of experience regardless of age. We particularly encourage applications from women, non-binary individuals, people of color, members of the LGBTQA+ community, and people with disabilities of any kind.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value inclusion - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We understand the value that people\u0026#39;s individual experiences and perspectives can bring to an organization, and we are building a culture in which all voices are heard, respected and considered.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We emphasize a healthy work/life balance \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we believe our team members are happiest and most productive when their work/life balance is optimized. While we value powerful research results which drive our mission forward, we also value dinner with family, weekend time, and vacation time. We offer generous paid vacation and sick leave as well as family leave.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are collaborative and transparent \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we consider ourselves a team, all moving with a common purpose. We are quick to cheer our successes, and even quicker to share and jointly problem solve our failures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are in Seattle \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– and our office is on the water! We have mountains, we have lakes, we have four seasons, we bike to work, we have a vibrant theater scene, and we have so much else. We welcome interest from applicants from outside of the United States.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are friendly\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– chances are you will like every one of the 200+ (and growing) people who work here. We do.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Ai2 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 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On-site requirements vary based on position and team. If you have questions about on-site work arrangements for this role, please ask your recruiter.\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h5\u0026gt;Our \u0026lt;strong data-stringify-type=\u0026quot;bold\u0026quot;\u0026gt;base\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; salary range is $128,880 - $193,320, and in addition we have generous bonus plans to provide a competitive compensation package.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who You Are:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You are a hands-on robotics engineer who thrives at the intersection of theory and system-building, equally comfortable developing low-level controllers as you are deploying learned policies on real hardware. You have experience working across the full robotics stack, from reasoning and perception to control and physical execution, and you take a systems-oriented view of complex robotic platforms. 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This is an environment where engineering rigor meets research ambition: you’ll have the opportunity to shape core system capabilities, influence experimental design, and contribute to projects that push the boundaries of what robots can learn and do in the real world.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who We Are:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2’s Robotics team is led by Dieter Fox. We aim to develop and leverage scalable simulation domains to scientifically investigate the scaling and generalization capabilities of foundation models for robotics, and use these insights to develop broadly competent robots. 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Researchers excited about such internal and external collaborations are encouraged to apply.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Your Next Challenge:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our needs include the following competencies. 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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to observe details at close range.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Can work under deadlines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;A Little More About Ai2:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is a Seattle based non-profit AI research institute founded in 2014 by the late Paul Allen. Our mission is building breakthrough AI to solve the world’s biggest problems. 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With a wide variety of world-class AI experts as guest speakers, and our commitment to your personal on-going education, Ai2 is a place where you will have opportunities to continue learning alongside your coworkers.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value diversity - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We seek to hire, support, and promote people from all genders, ethnicities, and all levels of experience regardless of age. 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On-site requirements vary based on position and team. If you have questions about on-site work arrangements for this role, please ask your recruiter.\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h5\u0026gt;Our \u0026lt;strong data-stringify-type=\u0026quot;bold\u0026quot;\u0026gt;base\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; salary range is $115,920 - $173,880, and in addition we have generous bonus plans to provide a competitive compensation package.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who You Are:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You think like a builder and an advocate at the same time. You can sit with a researcher who\u0026#39;s pursuing a novel method and hasn\u0026#39;t yet found the words to describe what they need, and translate that into engineering requirements that an engineering team can actually build against. You\u0026#39;re comfortable operating at the intersection of infrastructure and science: you don\u0026#39;t need to be an ML researcher, but you\u0026#39;re genuinely curious about how researchers work, what agentic frameworks make possible, and where the current tooling gets in their way. You know how to turn a fuzzy, ambitious mission into a tactical roadmap with sequenced milestones and clear ownership. You hold a high bar for the experiences and tools already in the hands of our users, because internal researchers and the broader community depend on them being fast, reliable, and compliant, even while you\u0026#39;re pushing the frontier of what\u0026#39;s next.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who We Are:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At Ai2, our mission is to develop breakthrough AI that solves the world\u0026#39;s biggest problems. We believe the insight needed to get there lives at the intersection of deep scientific AI understanding and the application of AI in common-good domains. This role sits on our Strategic Programs team, which also includes Product Management, Design, and Communications. As a team, we help shape Ai2\u0026#39;s strategic vision and accelerate execution of its goals. We are a highly collaborative team with a high bar for excellence, who aren\u0026#39;t afraid to question how things have been done in the past to propose changes that drive the organization forward. It\u0026#39;s a very exciting time to be part of this team as Ai2 plays a unique role in shaping how AI changes the world.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Your Next Challenge:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will own the engineering and data frameworks of Asta, Ai2\u0026#39;s platform for building agents that advance scientific research. Your users are the researchers and engineers who build on Asta; Ai2\u0026#39;s own research teams and the broader AI-for-science community.\u0026amp;nbsp; Your primary partner will be the Agentic Frameworks and Data engineering team. You\u0026#39;ll be one of the first product minds shaping what an agentic platform for science actually looks like.\u0026amp;nbsp; There\u0026#39;s no existing playbook to inherit, so you have the opportunity to define engineering requirements grounded in real researcher workflows, build the roadmap for Asta\u0026#39;s agentic framework and its supporting tools, and run the feedback loop that keeps engineering and research in continuous conversation. You\u0026#39;ll also own the Semantic Scholar data platform end to end; a knowledge graph of 100M+ papers, and the public APIs that power Asta and science agents. 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Balancing reliability for millions of users with the roadmap to rebuild the platform.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own Ai2\u0026#39;s benchmarking strategy for scientific agents: set the direction for AstaBench, our public benchmark suite, and define which evaluations Ai2 standardizes on internally, with partners, and for the broader AI research community\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own regulatory and governance compliance for these products, including data subject rights such as right to access and right to be forgotten, partnering with legal as needed.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Represent the researcher and developer perspective in engineering planning, and represent engineering constraints and tradeoffs back to research and leadership.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to how Ai2 does product management as a discipline, given this is a growing function within the Strategic Programs team.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You\u0026#39;ll Need:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor\u0026#39;s degree and 5-8+ years of product management experience, including shipping developer-facing or research-facing products such as APIs, platforms, or tools built for technical users.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous, research-driven needs into concrete engineering requirements and a sequenced roadmap.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience partnering closely with an engineering team on a technical platform, including day-to-day prioritization and execution, not just quarterly planning.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Genuine interest in AI research, agentic systems, and their application to scientific discovery, with the ability to learn a technical domain quickly.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfort owning compliance-related product requirements (e.g., data access, deletion, and privacy regulations) and translating them into engineering work.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong written communication — you can write a requirements doc, a roadmap update, and a risk escalation that people actually read and act on.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent stakeholder management across research and engineering, including with senior leaders, and comfort navigating disagreement to a decision.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfort operating with ambiguity and building product processes where none exist yet, while knowing which processes are worth the overhead.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Nice To Have:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Direct experience with agent frameworks, LLM tooling, or orchestration platforms (e.g., agent harnesses, evaluation frameworks).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building or maintaining public-facing developer products, such as APIs or benchmarks used by an external research community.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with data privacy and governance regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and what they require of a product.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience in a research organization, national lab, or academic environment, where timelines and incentives differ from a typical product company.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Physical Demands and Work Environment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to observe details at close range.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Can work under deadlines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;A Little More About Ai2:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is a Seattle based non-profit AI research institute founded in 2014 by the late Paul Allen. Our mission is building breakthrough AI to solve the world’s biggest problems. We develop foundational AI research and innovation to deliver real-world impact through large-scale open models, data, robotics, conservation, and beyond.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In addition to Ai2’s core mission, we also aim to contribute to humanity through our treatment of each member of the Ai2 Team. Some highlights are:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are a learning organization \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– because everything Ai2 does is ground-breaking, we are learning every day. With a wide variety of world-class AI experts as guest speakers, and our commitment to your personal on-going education, Ai2 is a place where you will have opportunities to continue learning alongside your coworkers.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value diversity - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We seek to hire, support, and promote people from all genders, ethnicities, and all levels of experience regardless of age. We particularly encourage applications from women, non-binary individuals, people of color, members of the LGBTQA+ community, and people with disabilities of any kind.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value inclusion - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We understand the value that people\u0026#39;s individual experiences and perspectives can bring to an organization, and we are building a culture in which all voices are heard, respected and considered.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We emphasize a healthy work/life balance \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we believe our team members are happiest and most productive when their work/life balance is optimized. While we value powerful research results which drive our mission forward, we also value dinner with family, weekend time, and vacation time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are collaborative and transparent \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we consider ourselves a team, all moving with a common purpose. We are quick to cheer our successes, and even quicker to share and jointly problem solve our failures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are in Seattle \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– and our office is on the water! We have mountains, we have lakes, we have four seasons, we bike to work, we have a vibrant theater scene, and we have so much else. We welcome interest from applicants from outside of the United States.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are friendly\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– chances are you will like every one of the 200+ (and growing) people who work here. We do.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view the related \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Know Your Rights\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; compliance poster and the \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; by clicking on their corresponding links.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 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Team members will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the team member(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. 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On-site requirements vary based on position and team. If you have questions about on-site work arrangements for this role, please ask your recruiter.\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h5\u0026gt;Our \u0026lt;strong data-stringify-type=\u0026quot;bold\u0026quot;\u0026gt;base\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; salary range is $174,240 - $261,360, and in addition we have generous bonus plans to provide a competitive compensation package.\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who You Are:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;To thrive as a Research Engineer at Ai2, you\u0026#39;ll bring a blend of deep technical expertise and a collaborative, self-directed mindset. You have extensive experience with deep learning and/or foundation models — whether through a PhD in ML or equivalent hands-on industry work. You\u0026#39;re a curious, agile engineer who can generate ideas, design experiments, and implement them in Python against real AI systems. 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Balancing academic freedom with corporate-level scale (\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://allenai.org/blog/omai-compute-now-live\u0026quot;\u0026gt;read about our new compute cluster here\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;), Ai2 is uniquely resourced and positioned to deliver high-impact, truly open research. Our team\u0026amp;nbsp; unites the best and brightest scientific and engineering minds to explore the potential of truly open AI. Through our efforts, including the pioneering Olmo and Molmo releases, we endeavor to empower academics, researchers, and AI developers more broadly to advance the science of language models, multimodal models, and generative AI.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;If you are passionate about advancing the science of AI through open, rigorous research and believe in accessible AI for the common good, we want to hear from you!\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Your Next Challenge:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Key responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Building and optimizing infrastructure for LLM, multimodal, and agentic research — including training/inference pipelines, dataset curation, and large-scale preprocessing\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Designing, training, and evaluating multimodal models (vision + language) and agentic workflows, including tool use, planning, and long-horizon tasks\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Scoping and leading research projects, prioritizing experiments for highest impact\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bringing strong software engineering practices to a research environment and bridging cutting-edge work to production-quality products\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contributing to and supporting the open-source community through model releases, datasets, public APIs, and technical reports\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Need:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;8 years of industry experience w 4+ years of ML infrastructure experience — data preprocessing, model training, evaluation, inference, and deployment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with end-to-end model development — dataset construction, training, fine-tuning, evaluation, profiling, and monitoring\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with modern model architectures — including LLMs (MoEs, long-context models), vision-language models (e.g., Molmo, LLaVA), and experience training and evaluating both\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Agentic systems knowledge — tools, memory, and long-running workflows\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong software engineering fundamentals — performant, scalable systems and confident debugging\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency in Python and a major ML framework (PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow), with the flexibility to pick up new tools as needed\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with cloud and containerization (e.g., GCP, AWS, Docker)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong communication and collaboration skills — we\u0026#39;re a small, close-knit team and work best when everyone\u0026#39;s pulling in the same direction\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Education/Experience:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;BS or MSc in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field (or equivalent experience)\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A minimum of 2 years of software development experience. (or equivalent experience)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Physical Demands and Work Environment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to observe details at close range.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Can work under deadlines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;A Little More About Ai2:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is a Seattle based non-profit AI research institute founded in 2014 by the late Paul Allen. Our mission is building breakthrough AI to solve the world’s biggest problems. We develop foundational AI research and innovation to deliver real-world impact through large-scale open models, data, robotics, conservation, and beyond.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In addition to Ai2’s core mission, we also aim to contribute to humanity through our treatment of each member of the Ai2 Team. Some highlights are:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are a learning organization \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– because everything Ai2 does is ground-breaking, we are learning every day. With a wide variety of world-class AI experts as guest speakers, and our commitment to your personal on-going education, Ai2 is a place where you will have opportunities to continue learning alongside your coworkers.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value diversity - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We seek to hire, support, and promote people from all genders, ethnicities, and all levels of experience regardless of age. We particularly encourage applications from women, non-binary individuals, people of color, members of the LGBTQA+ community, and people with disabilities of any kind.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value inclusion - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We understand the value that people\u0026#39;s individual experiences and perspectives can bring to an organization, and we are building a culture in which all voices are heard, respected and considered.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We emphasize a healthy work/life balance \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we believe our team members are happiest and most productive when their work/life balance is optimized. While we value powerful research results which drive our mission forward, we also value dinner with family, weekend time, and vacation time. We offer generous paid vacation and sick leave as well as family leave.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are collaborative and transparent \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we consider ourselves a team, all moving with a common purpose. We are quick to cheer our successes, and even quicker to share and jointly problem solve our failures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are in Seattle \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– and our office is on the water! We have mountains, we have lakes, we have four seasons, we bike to work, we have a vibrant theater scene, and we have so much else. We welcome interest from applicants from outside of the United States.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are friendly\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– chances are you will like every one of the 200+ (and growing) people who work here. We do.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view the related \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Know Your Rights\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; compliance poster and the \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; by clicking on their corresponding links.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 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Team members will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the team member(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship. \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;This position is located in Seattle, WA, USA. 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Senior Research Scientists at Ai2 provide scientific leadership, define and conduct ground-breaking research, have the opportunity to lead small teams, and help drive and refine Ai2\u0026#39;s mission in an exciting, fast-paced research environment. They also have the opportunity to take a leading role in overseeing and implementing software systems supporting Ai2’s research, author and present scientific papers and presentations for peer-reviewed journals and conferences, and help develop collaborative and strategic relationships with relevant academic, industrial, government, and standards organizations.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Need:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Applicants for Senior Research Scientist at Ai2 should have a strong foundation (PhD level) in areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or related domains. 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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to observe details at close range.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Can work under deadlines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;A Little More About Ai2:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is a Seattle based non-profit AI research institute founded in 2014 by the late Paul Allen. Our mission is building breakthrough AI to solve the world’s biggest problems. 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We offer generous paid vacation and sick leave as well as family leave.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are collaborative and transparent \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we consider ourselves a team, all moving with a common purpose. We are quick to cheer our successes, and even quicker to share and jointly problem solve our failures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are in Seattle \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– and our office is on the water! We have mountains, we have lakes, we have four seasons, we bike to work, we have a vibrant theater scene, and we have so much else. We welcome interest from applicants from outside of the United States.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are friendly\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– chances are you will like every one of the 200+ (and growing) people who work here. 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On-site requirements vary based on position and team. If you have questions about on-site work arrangements for this role, please ask your recruiter.\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h5\u0026gt;Our\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong data-stringify-type=\u0026quot;bold\u0026quot;\u0026gt;base\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; salary range is $146,880 - $220,320, and in addition we have generous bonus plans to provide a competitive compensation package.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who We Are:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are a small engineering team at the Allen Institute for AI, part of AI for the Planet. Our organization works on maritime conservation, food security, disaster resilience, and climate solutions with some of the most impactful organizations on the planet. This team focuses on how we build, ship, and run agentic tools across multiple programs. We work through infrastructure, security, evaluation, user-interfaces, and monitoring for workflows that are highly non-deterministic, and we form product opinions about a field that is still taking shape.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Today, our team supports a few applications:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EarthRanger\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; helps conservationists make informed operational decisions. By integrating real-time data from hardware sensors, field personnel, satellite imagery, and other sources, we help prevent the poaching of endangered species, fight deforestation, promote human-wildlife coexistence, and advocate for legal protection of wildlife. From iconic national parks throughout Africa to species-specific conservation programs in the arctic, today over 1000 conservation missions in 100 countries are using EarthRanger to protect animals and their habitats. 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The OlmoEarth Platform enables our users to create custom fine-tuned models to detect and classify novel geospatial features. The platform handles the full loop: imagery acquisition from Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2, and Landsat; annotation; distributed training and inference; and a viewer so the outputs are usable by people who aren\u0026#39;t ML experts. Partners today include NASA JPL (wildfire risk), IFPRI (crop mapping in Kenya), Global Mangrove Watch, and the Amazon Conservation Alliance. Read more at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://allenai.org/olmoearth\u0026quot;\u0026gt;https://allenai.org/olmoearth\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;If you\u0026#39;re the kind of engineer who gets energized by building technology that helps protect oceans, forests, and the climate, who wants to move fast, work across disciplines, and see your code have real-world impact, this is for you.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We Believe:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;The mission is the point\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. We\u0026#39;re building AI for the planet: environmental conservation, food security, climate. If it\u0026#39;s important to you to work on problems with a positive impact on our planet and the world, you\u0026#39;re in the right place.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;The engineer closest to the user makes the best decisions.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We put weight on talking to users, sitting with partnerships, and working side by side with researchers. You can\u0026#39;t ship the right thing if you don\u0026#39;t understand who you\u0026#39;re shipping it for. This engineering team travels regularly to meet with users.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Iterate small\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. Our users are tackling huge problems: illegal fishing, food security, climate resilience. They need tools that genuinely help. We believe the fastest way to build those tools is to design and build alongside them as partners: ship something functional, learn from how they use it, and iterate from there. Keeping users in the loop is how we build a better system, faster.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We ship high-quality code quickly, and we learn fast from mistakes\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. We hold a high bar for what we put into production, but we also move with urgency. When something breaks, we focus on understanding the system, not blaming individuals. Failures are signals that help us strengthen the layers that protect our users.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;In-person matters\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. A lot of the best work on this team happens in unscheduled hallway conversations between engineering, research, and partnerships. We\u0026#39;re in the office most days because that\u0026#39;s where the team is at its best.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We hire for curiosity.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; The technologies we use will change over the years, and the engineers who do well here are the ones who enjoy learning new things, not the ones who\u0026#39;ve memorized a particular toolkit.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Ideas get better when they\u0026#39;re challenged.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; We make decisions by talking them through - asking questions, pushing back when something doesn\u0026#39;t quite add up, and being open to changing our minds. Everyone here is still learning, and we like it that way.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Your Next Challenge:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are building a platform for conservation groups, government agencies, and research organizations that want to run AI agents against their own systems. They know their domain and they have the data. We give them the tools to build an agent, see what it is doing, and tell whether it is any good.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You would work across the whole platform, from core services to the tools, UI and API interfaces, docs, and evals authors use, and help decide what those should become as the field changes. You would also build and run agents of your own, so you know the platform as a user.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Much of the job is spent with partners: meeting their developers, sometimes on site, seeing where they get stuck, and turning recurring problems into platform improvements. We expect you to form opinions about what to build, argue for them, and change them when users show you otherwise.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build and evolve the platform\u0026#39;s core capabilities and interfaces.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the experience of authoring agents on the platform, from the first build all the way through production deployment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build the UI, CLI, and SDK that authors use to deploy agents, run evals, and understand what happened.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop our own internal agents on the platform and operate them in production.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Write the docs, quickstarts, and example agents that get an outside developer from an idea to a running agent.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Decide with the team what to work on next, and fix what blocks users before starting larger features.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Write small tools and skills that make the team faster.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You would work closely with our PM team on what to build next, and with the other engineers on the platform.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Need:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;8+ years of professional software engineering experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience across the stack: web UIs, backend services, CLIs, and cloud tooling. You move between them as the work needs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A track record of shipping products to external users and talking with those users directly.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Good judgment about priorities: you fix blockers first and keep scope small.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Clean, tested code, and experience reviewing other people\u0026#39;s code.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Opinions about API design, and a preference for simple designs over clever ones.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Daily use of AI coding tools such as Claude Code, including writing your own skills or tools.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Willingness to write documentation as part of the work rather than after it.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Clear technical communication with engineers and non-engineers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Nice to Have:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building developer tools, CLIs, SDKs, or public APIs for outside users.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building or running LLM agents, including prompts, tools, and evals.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building evaluation or experimentation systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Small or growth-stage company experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Public technical work such as open source contributions, writing, or side projects.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Willingness to travel on occasion.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Physical Demands and Work Environment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to observe details at close range.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Can work under deadlines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;A Little More About Ai2:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is a Seattle based non-profit AI research institute founded in 2014 by the late Paul Allen. Our mission is building breakthrough AI to solve the world’s biggest problems. We develop foundational AI research and innovation to deliver real-world impact through large-scale open models, data, robotics, conservation, and beyond.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In addition to Ai2’s core mission, we also aim to contribute to humanity through our treatment of each member of the Ai2 Team. Some highlights are:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are a learning organization \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– because everything Ai2 does is ground-breaking, we are learning every day. With a wide variety of world-class AI experts as guest speakers, and our commitment to your personal on-going education, Ai2 is a place where you will have opportunities to continue learning alongside your coworkers.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value diversity - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We seek to hire, support, and promote people from all genders, ethnicities, and all levels of experience regardless of age. We particularly encourage applications from women, non-binary individuals, people of color, members of the LGBTQA+ community, and people with disabilities of any kind.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value inclusion - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We understand the value that people\u0026#39;s individual experiences and perspectives can bring to an organization, and we are building a culture in which all voices are heard, respected and considered.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We emphasize a healthy work/life balance \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we believe our team members are happiest and most productive when their work/life balance is optimized. While we value powerful research results which drive our mission forward, we also value dinner with family, weekend time, and vacation time. We offer generous paid vacation and sick leave as well as family leave.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are collaborative and transparent \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we consider ourselves a team, all moving with a common purpose. We are quick to cheer our successes, and even quicker to share and jointly problem solve our failures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are in Seattle \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– and our office is on the water! We have mountains, we have lakes, we have four seasons, we bike to work, we have a vibrant theater scene, and we have so much else. We welcome interest from applicants from outside of the United States.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are friendly\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– chances are you will like every one of the 200+ (and growing) people who work here. We do.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view the related \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Know Your Rights\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; compliance poster and the \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; by clicking on their corresponding links.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 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Team members will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the team member(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. 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On-site requirements vary based on position and team. If you have questions about on-site work arrangements for this role, please ask your recruiter.\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h5\u0026gt;Compensation: $159,650.00\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h5\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We will begin reviewing applications on October 28, 2026.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h5\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who You Are:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We seek a Young Investigator for a new three-year project to develop an AI-powered physics-informed hybrid climate model trained on historical data that is capable of multidecadal forecasts that are more accurate than the current state of the art. We’re looking for someone with experience in AI and earth science who is excited to push the frontier in climate model development.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Note: This position has a three year term\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who We Are:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2’s\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://allenai.org/climate-modeling\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Climate Modeling\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; team is an international pioneer in using machine learning (ML) methodologies to improve on current physics-based climate models.\u0026amp;nbsp; Our fast, accurate autoregressive open-source emulator, ACE, stably reproduces the climate and weather extremes of an existing climate model or a reanalysis. We have coupled ACE to a ML ocean model, trained it to\u0026amp;nbsp; realistically account\u0026amp;nbsp; for changing CO2 concentrations, and downscaled (super-resolved) ACE outputs from their 100 km native scale to to km-scale detail. Our tight-knit team of scientists and software engineers works closely with leading physics-based climate modeling centers to obtain unique training and testing data and get expert feedback on our progress. We collaborate with other leading research groups doing related AI work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Your Next Challenge:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Physically-based climate models discretize equations representing individual time-evolving processes like clouds, rain, wind, land and sea-ice, and ocean currents on a computational grid.\u0026amp;nbsp; Some processes (e.g. clouds) are less reliably encoded than others (e.g. winds).\u0026amp;nbsp; Hence such climate models have biases in representing present-day climate and produce an undesirably large range of projections of future climate change for a given human-caused change in CO2 or other climate forcings.\u0026amp;nbsp; Current AI-based climate models reduce present-day climate bias, but don’t generalize well to future climate change.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are starting a 3-year project funded by google.org\u0026amp;nbsp; to develop an open source ‘AI-first’ climate model that can demonstrably project future climates more accurately than current physically-based climate models when trained on historical observations by judicious design of the AI to incorporate physical principles that reliably apply in any climate, seen or unseen. \u0026amp;nbsp; The model should be lightweight and easy for an ML-savvy climate scientist to train and deploy. Our starting point is the Google Research NeuralGCM model, a hybrid ML model that uses a conventional discretization of winds encoded in JAX and learns a column-local representation of all other atmospheric and land processes from historical data. 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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to observe details at close range.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Can work under deadlines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;A Little More About Ai2:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is a Seattle based non-profit AI research institute founded in 2014 by the late Paul Allen. Our mission is building breakthrough AI to solve the world’s biggest problems. We develop foundational AI research and innovation to deliver real-world impact through large-scale open models, data, robotics, conservation, and beyond.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In addition to Ai2’s core mission, we also aim to contribute to humanity through our treatment of each member of the Ai2 Team. Some highlights are:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are a learning organization \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– because everything Ai2 does is ground-breaking, we are learning every day. With a wide variety of world-class AI experts as guest speakers, and our commitment to your personal on-going education, Ai2 is a place where you will have opportunities to continue learning alongside your coworkers.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value diversity - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We seek to hire, support, and promote people from all genders, ethnicities, and all levels of experience regardless of age. We particularly encourage applications from women, non-binary individuals, people of color, members of the LGBTQA+ community, and people with disabilities of any kind.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value inclusion - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We understand the value that people\u0026#39;s individual experiences and perspectives can bring to an organization, and we are building a culture in which all voices are heard, respected and considered.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We emphasize a healthy work/life balance \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we believe our team members are happiest and most productive when their work/life balance is optimized. While we value powerful research results which drive our mission forward, we also value dinner with family, weekend time, and vacation time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are collaborative and transparent \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we consider ourselves a team, all moving with a common purpose. We are quick to cheer our successes, and even quicker to share and jointly problem solve our failures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are in Seattle \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– and our office is on the water! We have mountains, we have lakes, we have four seasons, we bike to work, we have a vibrant theater scene, and we have so much else. We welcome interest from applicants from outside of the United States.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are friendly\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– chances are you will like every one of the 200+ (and growing) people who work here. We do.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view the related \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Know Your Rights\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; compliance poster and the \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; by clicking on their corresponding links.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 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The project will initially focus on the SEA-AD Alzheimer’s disease atlas and will examine data at several levels, from individual cells to brain regions and donors.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;One of our main research questions is whether grounding a model in biological language and knowledge produces measurable improvements over models trained only on molecular data. We will also study whether those improvements persist when cells are combined into representations of brain regions, patients, pathology, and disease progression.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will work directly with the project PI at Ai2 and collaborate with domain scientists at the Allen Institute for Brain Health. You will have access to Ai2’s open language models, post-training infrastructure, and substantial GPU compute. We plan to release the resulting models, code, and research artifacts openly.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Your Next Challenge:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop a multimodal language model that combines single-cell gene-expression data with text, using an open model such as OLMo.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Reproduce and evaluate relevant approaches, including scGPT, Geneformer, CellWhisperer, and C2S-Scale.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Adapt and improve these approaches for brain and neurodegeneration data.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design controlled experiments to test whether language grounding improves performance over cell-only and text-free baselines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop representations at the brain-region and donor levels that incorporate pathology and disease progression.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Evaluate models on held-out donors using measures such as cell-type and marker recovery, agreement with known patterns of regional vulnerability, and expert review of plain-language answers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work with Allen Institute scientists to interpret results and identify predictions suitable for experimental follow-up.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Release data, code, and model weights, and prepare the results for publication.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Need:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A completed PhD, or a PhD expected within one year, in machine learning, computational biology, computational neuroscience, physics, or a related quantitative field.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience training or fine-tuning transformer-based language models.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong Python and PyTorch skills.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience writing reliable, reproducible research code.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to carry out independent research on open-ended problems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to communicate clearly with both machine-learning researchers and biological scientists.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We also look favorably upon experience in one or more of the following areas:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Single-cell genomics, including scRNA-seq or snRNA-seq.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Tools such as scanpy, AnnData, or the scVI ecosystem.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Multimodal models, instruction tuning, or language-model post-training.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Neurodegeneration, brain atlases, or spatial transcriptomics.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Public releases of research code, datasets, or model weights.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Physical Demands and Work Environment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;The ability to observe details at close range.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Can work under deadlines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;A Little More About Ai2:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is a Seattle based non-profit AI research institute founded in 2014 by the late Paul Allen. Our mission is building breakthrough AI to solve the world’s biggest problems. We develop foundational AI research and innovation to deliver real-world impact through large-scale open models, data, robotics, conservation, and beyond.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In addition to Ai2’s core mission, we also aim to contribute to humanity through our treatment of each member of the Ai2 Team. Some highlights are:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are a learning organization \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– because everything Ai2 does is ground-breaking, we are learning every day. With a wide variety of world-class AI experts as guest speakers, and our commitment to your personal on-going education, Ai2 is a place where you will have opportunities to continue learning alongside your coworkers.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value diversity - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We seek to hire, support, and promote people from all genders, ethnicities, and all levels of experience regardless of age. We particularly encourage applications from women, non-binary individuals, people of color, members of the LGBTQA+ community, and people with disabilities of any kind.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We value inclusion - \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We understand the value that people\u0026#39;s individual experiences and perspectives can bring to an organization, and we are building a culture in which all voices are heard, respected and considered.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We emphasize a healthy work/life balance \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we believe our team members are happiest and most productive when their work/life balance is optimized. While we value powerful research results which drive our mission forward, we also value dinner with family, weekend time, and vacation time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are collaborative and transparent \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– we consider ourselves a team, all moving with a common purpose. We are quick to cheer our successes, and even quicker to share and jointly problem solve our failures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are in Seattle \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– and our office is on the water! We have mountains, we have lakes, we have four seasons, we bike to work, we have a vibrant theater scene, and we have so much else. We welcome interest from applicants from outside of the United States.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are friendly\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;– chances are you will like every one of the 200+ (and growing) people who work here. We do.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ai2 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view the related \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Know Your Rights\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; compliance poster and the \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; by clicking on their corresponding links.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:recruiting@allenai.org\u0026quot;\u0026gt;recruiting@allenai.org.\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-sheets-root=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Team members and their families are covered by medical, dental, vision, and an employee assistance program.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-sheets-root=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Team members are able to enroll in our health savings account plan, our healthcare reimbursement arrangement plan, and our health care and dependent care flexible spending account plans. \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-sheets-root=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Team members are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-sheets-root=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Team members will receive $125 per month to assist with commuting or internet expenses and will also receive $200 per month for fitness and wellbeing expenses. \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-sheets-root=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Team members will also receive up to ten sick days per year, up to seven personal days per year, up to 20 vacation days per year and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-sheets-root=\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Team members will be able to receive annual bonuses.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the team members(s) of this position. Team members will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the team member(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. 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