Research Engineer, Platform

Basis(2 months ago)

New York, NYOnsiteFull TimeSenior$188,856 - $253,030 (estimated)Applied AI & Engineering

About this role

The Research Engineer, Platform at Basis is responsible for advancing research methods and developing core technology modules that contribute to both the organization's mission and its commercial offerings. This role combines research excellence with engineering rigor, requiring the translation of experimental techniques into production-quality implementations, developing impactful science that addresses complex, real-world problems. The engineer will engage in collaborative projects, identify high-value research opportunities, and ensure that advancements are effectively integrated into the platform while fostering paths to societal impact. Key areas include probabilistic programming, causal inference, and machine learning foundations, supported by proficiency in relevant tools and languages such as Python and PyTorch.

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Required Skills

Research Methods
Core Technology
Production-Ready Code
Platform Development
High-Value Research
Project Ideation
Collaboration
Impact Pathways
Publication and Presentation
Culture Contribution

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Qualifications

PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or related field
Publications at top-tier venues (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, POPL, PLDI, OOPSLA)

About Basis

www.basis.ai

Basis is an innovative AI research organization dedicated to developing intelligence that can address complex scientific and societal challenges. The company's mission revolves around understanding and building advanced technological solutions that enhance our capability to solve intractable problems. Basis is focused on creating a universal reasoning engine and is actively engaged in both core AI technologies and tackling significant challenges through its research and initiatives.