Research Engineer, Platform

Basis Research Institute
New York, NY
Job Description
Research Engineers on the Platform team at Basis advance research methods and package them into reusable modules that others can build on. You will develop Basis core technology modules and contribute research-driven capabilities to commercial platform offerings.

Requirements

  • Have demonstrated ability to conduct research that is of high quality
  • Have demonstrated ability to drive software projects from start to finish
  • Possess deep knowledge of relevant technical areas including probabilistic programming, causal inference, program synthesis, neural architectures, or related fields central to Basis research directions
  • Be proficient in research engineering tools including Python, PyTorch/JAX, version control, testing frameworks, documentation systems, and software engineering practices that make research code maintainable and extensible
  • Understand paths from research to impact
  • Value software quality and reusability
  • Progress with autonomy and intellectual curiosity
  • Be excited about solving real-world problems and having positive societal impact through research that advances our understanding of intelligence and our ability to tackle intractable challenges

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Full-time position
  • Four days a week in-office policy
  • Multi-day Basis-wide in-person events
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