Applied AI Data Scientist

AE Studio builds products, platforms, and internal ventures that increase agency for all conscious beings. We combine world-class software engineering, AI expertise, and product design to ship ambitious projects that matter.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Data Scientist at AE Studio, you’ll work on a mix of client projects and internal research initiatives. You’ll solve real-world problems, help build meaningful products, and contribute to groundbreaking AI alignment research. Your work will involve building data-driven solutions, leveraging machine learning models, and using your creativity to deliver results that matter.

In addition to client projects, you’ll have the opportunity to propose and pursue high-impact research projects , especially those aligned with our mission of increasing agency. Promising projects could even become prioritized skunkworks initiatives.

We want problem-solvers who are adaptable, collaborative, and excited to push boundaries. If this sounds like you, let’s talk.

ABOUT YOU

You thrive on solving challenging problems and bring a mix of technical expertise, creativity, and humor to your work. You enjoy working independently but also love collaborating with a team that shares your passion for making a difference.

Required Skills and Experience

• Fluency in Python ..
• Experience with LLM lifecycle: prompt design/engineering, prompting techniques (RAG, few-shot, CoT, etc.), vector databases, multimodality, fine-tuning, and evaluation.
• Proven data science experience : You’ve been a key contributor to impactful projects and know how to deliver results with real-life outcomes.
• Statistical & causal ML fundamentals: expertise in experimental design, uncertainty quantification, and rigorous model evaluation across tabular, time-series, and foundation-model fine-tuning tasks.
• Deep learning experience : Expertise in building/training NLP or computer vision models with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.
• Agile & AI-powered development: You run lean Kanban/Scrum cycles and leverage AI-powered tools like Cursor to prototype quickly and ship high-impact solutions.
• Growth mindset : You embrace challenges, value progress over perfection, and constantly seek to improve.
• Self-management : You can work independently, take ownership of projects, and deliver without constant oversight.
• Product and UX understanding : You care about delivering a seamless, user-friendly experience.
• Effective communication in English : Clear, concise, and maybe even witty communication is essential.

Bonus Points for

• Self-managed projects : Ideally something that you helped develop from zero and shipped to real users.
• Startup experience : You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy taking on new challenges.
• Client relationship management : Experience