Research Scientist - Programming Languages & Compilers

Basis AI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Basis AI seeks dedicated Research Scientists specializing in programming languages to contribute to understanding and developing computational reasoning systems. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration and offers flexibility in working hours while prioritizing in-person teamwork in New York City or Boston.

Ideal candidates will hold a PhD and demonstrate technical achievements in programming languages, contributing to projects that solve complex problems with societal impact.

Qualifications

• Exceptional technical depth with solid mathematical and computational foundations.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct first-class scientific research, published results.
• Excellent software writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain programming languages tools for core reasoning technology.
• Develop computational theories of intelligence including reasoning and decision-making.
• Collaborate with domain experts to solve scientific challenges.

Skills

Programming languages design

Software engineering

Scientific research

Compiler design

Program analysis

Education

PhD or equivalent in a relevant area

Tools

PyTorch

Stan

Jax

Job description

Basis AI seeks dedicated Research Scientists specializing in programming languages to contribute to understanding and developing computational reasoning systems. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration and offers flexibility in working hours while prioritizing in-person teamwork in New York City or Boston.

Ideal candidates will hold a PhD and demonstrate technical achievements in programming languages, contributing to projects that solve complex problems with societal impact.