# Applied AI Data Scientist

**Company:** [AE Studio](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/ae-studio)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Data Science
**Salary:** $120k – $220k/yr
**Skills:** Python, LLMs, RAG, PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, Vector Databases, Prompt Engineering, Fine-Tuning, NLP, Computer Vision, Kanban, Scrum
**Posted:** 2026-04-18

> Builds data-driven solutions and machine learning models for client projects and AI alignment research using Python, LLMs, deep learning frameworks like PyTorch/TensorFlow/JAX. Applies statistical ML, causal inference, and agile methods to deliver impactful products.

## Job Description

## Required Skills and Experience
- Fluency in **Python**
- Experience with **LLM lifecycle**: prompt design/engineering, prompting techniques (**RAG**, few-shot, **CoT**, etc.), **vector databases**, multimodality, fine-tuning, and evaluation
- Proven data science experience: key contributor to impactful projects with real-life outcomes
- **Statistical & causal ML** fundamentals: expertise in experimental design, uncertainty quantification, and rigorous model evaluation across tabular, time-series, and foundation-model fine-tuning tasks
- **Deep learning** experience: building/training **NLP** or **computer vision** models with **PyTorch**, **TensorFlow**, or **JAX**
- **Agile & AI-powered development**: run lean **Kanban/Scrum** cycles and leverage AI-powered tools like **Cursor** to prototype quickly
- Growth mindset: embrace challenges, value progress over perfection
- Self-management: work independently, take ownership
- Product and **UX** understanding: deliver seamless, user-friendly experience
- Effective communication in English

## Bonus Points for
- Self-managed projects: developed from zero and shipped to real users
- Startup experience
- Client relationship management
- Passion for **AI alignment**

## Compensation
- Salary range: **$120K to $220K** per year for people based in California
- Equity in client projects and Skunkworks ventures

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