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Applied AI Researcher, System Self-Construction

150k – 250kSan Francisco, CANew York, NYHybrid
Summary

Designs self-constructing AI systems that autonomously generate, assemble, and refine subsystems using meta-learning, program synthesis, and evolutionary methods. Requires proven research in modular AI architectures, daily AI tool usage, and strong prototyping skills.

About the role

Key Responsibilities

  • Design architectures capable of autonomously generating, assembling, and refining sub-systems.
  • Develop meta-learning loops, automated pipeline generation, and self-architecting frameworks that reduce the human bottleneck in complex system creation.
  • Study recursive design principles: how systems represent their own construction processes, evaluate them, and evolve.
  • Draw from meta-learning, program synthesis, and evolutionary computation to explore self-referential, generative system architectures.

Requirements

  • Experience building modular and composable systems (e.g., graph-based planners, agent orchestration frameworks, workflow engines, automated pipeline builders).
  • Experience building with models, not just building models: expertise in compound AI systems, agentic collaboration, ensembling, ReAct, graph-of-thoughts.
  • Proven track record of research results (publications, public work).
  • Uses AI tools daily (e.g., ChatGPT, Cursor, Perplexity).
  • Strong programming and data analysis skills for building prototypes and running experiments.

What We Offer

  • Base salary: $150K – $250K, depending on experience, location, and level.
  • Meaningful equity.
  • 100% covered medical, dental, vision; 401(k); commuter benefits, in-office lunch.
  • Access to state-of-the-art models and AI tools.
Skills
meta-learningprogram synthesisevolutionary computationReActgraph-of-thoughtsagentic collaborationcompound AI systemsgraph-based plannersagent orchestrationworkflow engines
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