Programming Languages Research Scientist (Compiler & AI)

basis-research; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Basis Research Institute is seeking research scientists to advance a deeper understanding of the conceptual, mathematical, and computational principles of intelligence. You will design and implement core programming languages tools, collaborate with domain experts, and contribute to a culture that emphasizes rigorous science and societal impact.

Successful candidates will have a PhD, a track record of high-quality research, and strong software development skills, with experience in

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant area.
• Proven ability to publish high-quality scientific research, e.g., PLDI, OOPSLA, POPL or technical reports.
• Strong software engineering capability, delivering robust software.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain programming languages tools for Basis' core reasoning technology.
• Develop and explore computational theories of intelligence, including reasoning, learning, and decision-making.
• Collaborate with domain experts on Basis scientific and societal challenge problems.
• Publish and present findings in journals and conferences (optional).
• Contribute to the culture and direction of Basis.

Skills

PhD in relevant area

First-class scientific research

Excellent software development

Education

PhD (or equivalent)

Tools

PyTorch

Stan

Jax

Job description

Basis Research Institute is seeking research scientists to advance a deeper understanding of the conceptual, mathematical, and computational principles of intelligence. You will design and implement core programming languages tools, collaborate with domain experts, and contribute to a culture that emphasizes rigorous science and societal impact.

Successful candidates will have a PhD, a track record of high-quality research, and strong software development skills, with experience in