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SWE Fellow - Human Frontier Collective (US)

Design domain-specific problems and datasets to evaluate advanced generative AI models, provide expert insights for improvement, and co-author research publications. Requires 5+ years software engineering or equivalent expertise with strong coding in Python, Java, Rust, etc.

About the job

Responsibilities

  • Engage in high-impact projects with partnered AI labs and platforms.
  • Design complex, domain-specific problems and datasets to evaluate AI models.
  • Provide expert insights to enhance AI model accuracy, reasoning, and performance.
  • Collaborate with research team to co-author technical reports and research papers.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of software engineering or related technical experience, or equivalent domain expertise (e.g., PhD, postdoctoral research, or faculty experience in Computer Science or related field).
  • Demonstrated coding proficiency and analytical abilities.
  • Deep expertise in one or more of: Python, Java, Rust, Swift, JavaScript, or C++.
  • Detail-oriented, innovative thinker with passion for applied AI research and collaboration.

Skills

Python, Java, Rust, Swift, JavaScript, C++, AI, Generative AI, Datasets, Research

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