SWE Fellow - Human Frontier Collective (Canada)

Scale AI; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Access to top-tier network

Job summary

Scale AI is offering a remote opportunity for a SWE Fellow with a focus on collaborative, high-impact AI research. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant software engineering experience, preferably with a PhD or advanced academic background. The role involves engaging with top tier researchers, contributing to publications, and being part of an interdisciplinary community. This position offers flexible work schedules, competitive pay, and is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering or related technical experience.
• Detail-oriented, innovative thinker with a passion for applied AI.
• Commitment to collaboration and interdisciplinary work.

Responsibilities

• Engage in high-impact projects with partnered AI labs.
• Co-author technical reports and research papers.
• Become part of a supportive interdisciplinary network.

Skills

Software engineering

Applied AI research

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

PhD or postdoctoral research in Computer Science

Job description

SWE Fellow - Human Frontier Collective (Canada)

Canada

PLEASE NOTE: This is a fully remote, 1099 independent contractor opportunity with an estimated duration of six months and the potential for extension. To be eligible, candidates must be authorized to work in Canada; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

About the Program

The Human Frontier Collective (HFC) Fellowship brings together top researchers and domain experts to collaborate on high‑impact work that are shaping the future of AI. As an HFC Fellow, you’ll apply your academic and professional expertise to help design, evaluate, and interpret advanced generative AI systems—while gaining exposure to cutting‑edge research and working alongside an interdisciplinary network of leading thinkers.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborative Work: Get invited to engage in high‑impact projects with our partnered AI labs and platforms. Design complex, domain‑specific problems and datasets to rigorously evaluate AI models, and provide expert insights that enhance their accuracy, reasoning, and overall performance.
• Join the HFC Community: Beyond the work, you’ll become part of a supportive, interdisciplinary network of innovators and thought leaders committed to advancing frontier AI across domains.
• Contribute to Research Publications: Collaborate with Scale’s research team to co‑author technical reports and research papers—boosting your academic visibility and professional recognition.

Who Should Apply

• Professional and Academic Background: 5+ years of software engineering or related technical experience, or equivalent domain expertise through academic work (e.g., PhD, postdoctoral research, or faculty experience in Computer Science or related field).
• Professional Mindset: Detail‑oriented, innovative thinker with a passion for applied AI research and a commitment to collaboration.

Benefits

• Professional Development: High‑impact experts expand their influence through review projects, advisory roles, and research—while deepening their AI expertise, strengthening analytical and problem‑solving skills, and engaging with pioneering AI applications in science and technology.
• Join a Top‑Tier Network: Collaborate with a global network of academics and experts to advance responsible AI through impactful, flexible research and training. 80% of our members come from leading institutions.
• Flexible Schedule: Set your own schedule, with flexible 10–40 hour weeks that fit around your life and other commitments.
• Competitive Pay: Project pay rates vary across platforms and are depending on a number of factors, including but not limited to: projects, scope, skillset, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

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