AI Research Engineer - Pre-Training (Remote)

Join Binance, a premier global blockchain ecosystem powering the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. As a Quantitative Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in developing and enhancing quantitative models that drive our trading strategies and financial products. You will conduct in-depth research and analysis of market trends, create robust algorithms, and collaborate with a team of experts to deliver innovative solutions that enhance our trading performance. Your insights will directly influence our strategic decisions and contribute to our mission of providing secure, transparent, and effective financial services to over 300 million users worldwide.

About xAIAt xAI, we strive to develop advanced AI systems that comprehensively understand the complexities of the universe and assist humanity in its quest for knowledge. Our dedicated team is small yet highly motivated, emphasizing engineering excellence and innovation. We cherish those who constantly seek challenges and thrive on curiosity. Our culture promotes a flat organizational structure, encouraging every team member to be hands-on and directly contribute to our mission. We recognize leadership based on initiative and consistent performance, valuing a strong work ethic and prioritization skills. Effective communication is key; all employees must convey knowledge clearly and accurately to their peers. About the RoleAs a Quantitative Finance Specialist, you will be instrumental in enhancing xAI's cutting-edge AI systems by providing expert annotations, evaluations, and insights using specialized labeling tools. You will collaborate closely with our technical teams to drive the development and optimization of new AI capabilities, particularly within the realm of quantitative trading.Your expertise will enable you to tackle complex problems in systematic and quantitative strategies—encompassing statistical arbitrage, factor investing, market microstructure modeling, high-frequency execution algorithms, risk premia harvesting, machine learning-driven alpha generation, and portfolio optimization under real-world constraints. This role demands strong analytical abilities, rapid adaptability to shifting guidelines, and the capacity to deliver thorough, technically robust critiques and solutions in a dynamic environment.Impact of the Quantitative Finance Specialist on xAI's MissionIn this pivotal role, you will directly contribute to xAI's mission by assisting in the training and refinement of our state-of-the-art AI models. You will impart knowledge on how quantitative traders analyze markets, evaluate signals, manage risks, and navigate complex financial datasets and systems.This includes delivering high-quality data across various formats (text, audio, video), crafting detailed annotations, critiquing model outputs, providing recorded audio explanations, and occasionally engaging in structured video sessions. We seek individuals who are enthusiastic about shaping the future of AI and finance.

Join us at Plantingspace as we develop an advanced AI system tailored for analysts and scientists, leveraging a revolutionary approach to reasoning and knowledge representation. Our innovative platform surpasses the capabilities of traditional large language models (LLMs) by integrating algorithms symbolically, enabling multi-step analyses, verifiable reasoning paths, and uncertainty assessments. We aim to create transformative applications that enhance and automate research across diverse fields such as Finance, Strategy Consulting, Engineering, and Material Sciences.We are seeking talented Product Software Engineers who have a proven track record in the commercialization of research software. Your role will focus on the productization of our cutting-edge system, creating compelling use-case demonstrations that highlight its unique advantages. Key responsibilities include implementing applications in quantitative domains (like financial analysis and physics simulations) within our system's framework, identifying its strengths, and developing showcase demos. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in identifying limitations, closing gaps, and enhancing the product based on your insights.

Are you driven by a passion for progressive politics? Do you have a knack for delivering insightful messaging guidance to decision-makers? Is attention to detail one of your strong suits? If so, we invite you to explore an opportunity with us at Blue Rose Research! Blue Rose Research is at the forefront of developing innovative products utilized by leading progressive organizations across the nation. Our research forms the backbone of strategic initiatives aimed at advancing progressive causes and has earned a reputation for reliability among influential decision-makers. The Blue Rose Research team boasts a rich history of collaboration with key players, shaping strategies and managing substantial resources. Our output is recognized as among the most sophisticated in the sector. By joining our ranks, you will become part of a diverse team composed of accomplished engineers, PhD data scientists, and political insiders who maintain close ties with significant decision-makers in the progressive landscape. As a Data Analyst, you will coordinate with our data scientists, machine learning engineers, and client relationship managers to ensure timely delivery of impactful results. The insights garnered from our products are crucial for understanding public sentiment, advocating for supportive policies, and much more. Our commitment is to produce scalable, robust, accurate, and actionable research products. We are a fast-paced and dynamic team, and your contributions will be vital as we embark on an increasing number of research projects for a diverse array of clients in the progressive political sphere. We seek individuals who bring a passion for politics, the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders, meticulous attention to detail, and a desire to drive significant impact within set timelines. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive medical, dental, and health benefits, and the opportunity for you to express your authentic self at work! While this position is remote, our main team operates out of New York City, where we have an office. Salary range: $70,000 - $100,000 per annum, commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position, with remote work options available.

About Us:At Syndica, we empower Web3 applications with top-tier RPC infrastructure and developer tools specifically designed for the Solana ecosystem. Becoming a part of our team means you will be challenged technically while collaborating with a dedicated group passionate about advancing infrastructure technologies.We are proud to be backed by notable strategic partners and investors, including Chamath Palihapitiya of Social Capital, Steve Jang from Kindred Ventures, Joe McCann of Asymmetric, Jump Crypto, Coinbase Ventures, Solana Ventures, Circle Ventures, and more.About You:4+ years of professional experience in a research capacity within crypto, with expertise in VC/IB/PE-style market analysis focused on emerging technologies.Ability to critically evaluate blockchain businesses and their positioning in both on-chain and real-world markets.Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects, establish deadlines, coordinate feedback loops, and ensure deliverables are met with a sense of ownership.A team-oriented mindset, ready to collaborate closely with technical Research Engineers to extract insights from on-chain data. A foundational understanding of data science concepts and intermediate statistical analysis is essential.A proactive approach to tasks with adaptability to changing circumstances. Experience in remote or distributed team settings is a plus.About the Role:Launched in 2023, Syndica’s Research function aims to provide clear and insightful crypto analysis to a wide audience. We have quickly established a reputation for delivering in-depth reports across various crypto sectors, setting a standard for knowledge creation in the industry. Explore our research reports at blog.syndica.io/tag/research/.The Research Manager role is akin to a 'Product Manager' for our Research function, focusing on both execution and strategy to enhance our analytical output.

Join our innovative team as a Research Scientist specializing in Engineering, where your expertise in machine learning and generative media will drive the development of cutting-edge products. You will leverage your extensive knowledge of the latest advancements in the field to identify gaps in the market and create solutions that address real customer challenges. This role may involve pioneering new training methods or architectures, as well as fine-tuning existing models with unique datasets. Your ability to assess the return on investment for various approaches will be crucial, as we prioritize research that leads to tangible product development.

Join Canonical as a Senior Design Researcher within our innovative Design Team, where you'll play a pivotal role in advancing the User Science discipline. This newly established team aims to redefine how user needs are integrated into our development processes, ensuring that our products resonate deeply with users. Your expertise will drive user research initiatives, providing valuable insights that will shape our strategic direction and quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to champion a user-centered approach and foster an environment of continuous learning and innovation.

Become a Study ParticipantAbout ProlificProlific is at the forefront of research innovation, dedicated to building the world's largest repository of high-quality human research data.With over 35,000 researchers, educators, and organizations leveraging our platform, Prolific connects paid participants from diverse backgrounds to contribute their unique experiences and insights.The RoleWe are actively seeking motivated Study Participants to engage in various research studies. As a participant, you will provide valuable feedback and insights that help shape future research endeavors. Your contributions are crucial in advancing knowledge across various fields.

Join rwazi as a Decision Research Scientist, where your expertise will drive innovative research and analysis to support critical decision-making processes. In this fully remote role, you will collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to develop and implement advanced analytical models and methodologies.

Category Labs (formerly Monad Labs) is a dynamic team of systems engineers and researchers dedicated to pioneering advancements in decentralized technology. With a recent investment of $225M in Series A funding led by Paradigm, we are on a mission to revolutionize blockchain solutions, and we are expanding our talented team.Your RoleWe are in search of an outstanding Senior Researcher with extensive academic and practical expertise in economics, particularly relating to permissionless blockchains. You will take on a pivotal role in crafting rules and mechanisms that ensure the seamless operation of our decentralized network. Your designs will focus on enhancing decentralization, economic security, spam prevention, compatibility with existing infrastructure, and user-friendliness.Collaborating closely with our engineering team, you will design and assess various mechanisms. Your profound insights into existing blockchain mechanisms will guide our design choices to bolster Monad’s security, decentralization, and performance. Areas of focus will include transaction ordering, staking, and consensus mechanisms, all aimed at mitigating security threats and preventing centralization risks.Your contributions will be essential to Monad’s growth, enabling us to scale securely to hundreds of millions of users.ResponsibilitiesDesign and evaluate mechanisms that optimize economic security, decentralization, performance, compatibility, and usability. Example areas include transaction ordering (PGA vs flashbots/PBS), staking, liquid staking, spam prevention, on-chain randomness, and light clients.Assess potential attack vectors and explore strategies to mitigate attack risks.Provide technical guidance on the merits of potential partner systems, including bridges and DeFi protocols.Stay informed about mechanism design trends in other blockchains and cultivate informed opinions on best practices.Collaborate with our engineering team to innovate and test new mechanism designs.Document and communicate your findings for both internal and external audiences.

Program OverviewPrime Intellect is thrilled to introduce our AI Research Residency Program, an exceptional opportunity for outstanding researchers, engineers, and innovators to join our team for a duration of 3 to 12 months. This initiative aims to foster cutting-edge decentralized AI research by welcoming brilliant technical minds from various disciplines into the exciting world of AI research and development.About Prime IntellectAt Prime Intellect, we are dedicated to propelling the advancement of open AI by empowering individuals to contribute computing resources, coding expertise, and financial support to train powerful, open models. Our ultimate ambition is to create AGI that is accessible to all, ensuring its benefits are shared widely.We are constructing the infrastructure necessary for large-scale decentralized AI development. Our approach aggregates global computing power and facilitates collaborative training of state-of-the-art models through distributed training across numerous clusters.About the Residency ProgramThe Prime Intellect AI Research Residency is a paid, full-time program that provides hands-on experience tackling real-world AI challenges alongside our esteemed research team. As a resident, you will have the chance to:Collaborate with leading specialists in AI, distributed systems, and protocols to create innovative open language models, coding agents, and scientific discovery modelsContribute to initiatives aimed at democratizing AI and making it universally accessible through the Prime Intellect platformAcquire practical skills in developing and deploying large-scale AI models utilizing novel architectures and distributed training techniques across thousands of GPUs and smaller clustersPublish research papers and present your findings at prestigious AI conferencesBuild a robust network within the decentralized AI communityWho We Are SeekingWe invite applications from researchers, engineers, and innovators with diverse backgrounds and skill sets, including but not limited to:PhD candidates or postdoctoral researchers in computer science, mathematics, physics, neuroscience, or related disciplinesSkilled software engineers eager to transition into AI researchSelf-taught individuals with a remarkable history of technical achievementsCandidates with expertise in machine learning, distributed systems, and related fields

Join xAI as an Equity Research Finance Expert, where your profound knowledge of capital markets will shape the development of cutting-edge AI systems. You will leverage your skills in fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and investment research to create realistic training environments that empower our AI models. Collaborating closely with our technical teams, you will ensure our models encapsulate the intricacies of institutional-grade investment analysis. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of frontier AI in a dynamic and fast-paced setting.

Join our dynamic team at xAI as a Finance Specialist specializing in Fixed Income and FICC Research. In this pivotal role, you will enhance our AI models by providing expert data annotations and insights tailored to the complexities of fixed income markets. Your deep understanding of fixed income trading, including government and corporate bonds, interest rate derivatives, credit analysis, and portfolio management will be instrumental in supporting the development of advanced AI systems. Collaborate with our technical teams to refine annotation tools and curate impactful datasets that reflect real-world market dynamics. If you possess strong analytical skills, a passion for innovation, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Join Tether and Influence the Future of Digital FinanceAt Tether, we are not just developing products; we are leading a global financial transformation. Our innovative solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to integrate reserve-backed tokens across various blockchains effortlessly. By leveraging blockchain technology, Tether facilitates instantaneous, secure, and global transactions involving digital tokens, all at remarkably low costs. Transparency is fundamental to our operations, ensuring trust in every transaction.Innovate with TetherTether Finance: We offer the world’s most reliable stablecoin, USDT, trusted by millions globally, along with pioneering tokenization services for digital assets.Tether Power: Committed to sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize surplus power for Bitcoin mining using environmentally friendly practices in advanced, geographically diverse facilities.Tether Data: We drive advancements in AI and peer-to-peer technology, decreasing infrastructure costs and enhancing global communication through solutions like KEET, our flagship app that transforms secure and private data sharing.Tether Education: We democratize access to top-tier digital learning, empowering individuals to excel in the digital and gig economies, promoting global growth and opportunities.Tether Evolution: At the convergence of technology and human potential, we are redefining what is achievable, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities unite in powerful, unprecedented ways.Why Join Us?As a global team of talented professionals working remotely from all corners of the world, if you are enthusiastic about making an impact in the fintech sector, this is your chance to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new benchmarks. We have experienced rapid growth while maintaining efficiency and securing our position as an industry leader.If you possess exceptional English communication skills and are eager to contribute to one of the most innovative platforms in the world, Tether is the right place for you.Are you prepared to be part of the future?About the RoleWe are on the lookout for highly driven MSc or PhD interns to engage in video generation and multimodal video foundation models. Interns will concentrate on various aspects of the foundation model lifecycle and are encouraged to propose inventive, research-oriented ideas that push the boundaries of the field.

Shape the Future of Digital Finance with TetherAt Tether, we are not just developing products; we are driving a global financial transformation. Our innovative solutions empower a variety of businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to effortlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. Leveraging blockchain technology, Tether allows you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a significantly reduced cost. Transparency underpins our operations, ensuring trust in every transaction.Innovate with TetherTether Finance: Our suite of groundbreaking products includes the world’s most reliable stablecoin, USDT, trusted by hundreds of millions globally, along with pioneering services for digital asset tokenization.Tether Power: Our sustainable energy solutions optimize surplus power for Bitcoin mining through eco-friendly practices in advanced, geographically diverse facilities.Tether Data: We are facilitating advancements in AI and peer-to-peer technology, reducing infrastructure costs, and improving global communications with solutions like KEET, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing.Tether Education: We are democratizing access to high-quality digital learning, empowering individuals to excel in the digital and gig economies, fostering global growth and opportunity.Tether Evolution: At the crossroads of technology and human potential, we are redefining possibilities, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities converge in powerful, unprecedented ways.Why Join Us?As a global talent powerhouse, our team works remotely from all corners of the world. If you are passionate about making an impact in the fintech sector, this is your chance to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We have experienced rapid growth while maintaining agility, securing our position as a leader in the industry.If you possess excellent English communication skills and are eager to contribute to the most innovative platform on the globe, Tether is the right place for you.Are you ready to be part of the future?About the RoleWe are looking for highly motivated interns pursuing an MSc or PhD to engage in video generation and multimodal video foundation models. Interns will focus on various components of the foundation model lifecycle and are encouraged to propose innovative, research-oriented ideas that push the boundaries of the field.

Join Binance, the premier global blockchain ecosystem powering the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and user base. Our platform is trusted by over 300 million users across more than 100 countries, recognized for our outstanding security, transparency in user funds, high-speed trading engine, deep liquidity, and an unparalleled range of digital asset products. Our offerings encompass trading, finance, education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 capabilities, and much more. We harness the potential of digital assets and blockchain technology to create a more inclusive financial ecosystem, enhancing the freedom of money and improving financial access for individuals worldwide.As part of Binance Research, the dedicated research division of Binance, you will contribute to our mission of providing unbiased, independent, and thorough analysis, establishing our position as thought leaders in the cryptocurrency landscape. Our analysts produce insightful reports on various topics, including the cryptocurrency ecosystem, blockchain innovations, and emerging market trends. If you possess strong analytical capabilities and a fervent enthusiasm for the cryptocurrency sector, we encourage you to become a part of our team and help us transform the world.

AI Trainer – Research ScientistAbout ProlificProlific is at the forefront of the AI landscape, dedicated to constructing the largest and most reliable repository of human data globally.With over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations leveraging our platform, Prolific enables the gathering of data from a diverse array of paid study participants, each bringing unique experiences, knowledge, and skills.The RoleWe are seeking experienced Research Scientists to join our team as self-employed AI Trainers. In this capacity, you will assist in the training and evaluation of state-of-the-art AI models developed by leading AI laboratories worldwide. If you possess the required expertise, you’ll receive a brief 10- to 15-minute assessment to evaluate your skills and fit for AI-related tasks. Successful candidates will be invited to become Domain Expert participants with Prolific, where you will be compensated for your contributions to training and assessing advanced AI models.Researchers typically offer compensation of up to $50/hr, depending on the duration of the tasks available. Once engaged, you will be expected to complete paid assignments that require one hour of focused work, although many tasks may be shorter in duration.Key ResponsibilitiesCompleting AI training assignments, including analyzing, editing, and producing research-oriented content.Assessing AI performance based on research design, methodology, and scientific reasoning prompts.Enhancing cutting-edge AI models through your research and experimental expertise.What You Will Bring

About the RoleWe are seeking a talented AI Researcher specializing in training optimization to enhance the efficiency, stability, and scalability of large-scale model training. This role involves working at the intersection of research and systems, where you will innovate techniques to lower training costs, speed up convergence, and enhance model quality—all while validating your concepts through rigorous experiments and publications.This position is perfect for individuals who thrive on transforming research insights into actionable training improvements and have a proven track record (or strong aspiration) of publishing applied machine learning research.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and assess training optimization techniques for large-scale models, including optimization algorithms, schedulers, normalization methods, and curriculum strategies.Enhance training efficiency and stability for extended runs and vast datasets.Research and implement advanced methods such as:Innovations in optimizers and schedulersMixed-precision, low-precision, and memory-efficient training solutionsGradient noise reduction, scaling laws, and convergence analysisTraining-time regularization and robustness techniquesConduct large-scale experiments, analyze the results, and convert findings into practical improvements.Author or co-author research papers, technical reports, or blog articles.Collaborate closely with infrastructure and inference teams to ensure that training decisions yield real-world performance benefits.QualificationsStrong foundation in machine learning research, particularly in training dynamics and optimization.Proficiency in training large neural networks (LLMs, multimodal models, or extensive sequence models).Experience with publications in reputable ML venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, COLM, arXiv) or equivalent high-quality open research.Solid understanding of:Optimization theory and its practical applicationsBackpropagation, gradient flow, and training stabilityDistributed and large-batch training processes

About xAIAt xAI, we are dedicated to developing artificial intelligence systems that provide deep insights into the universe, empowering humanity's quest for knowledge. Our team is compact yet driven, committed to engineering excellence and innovation. We cultivate an environment where intellectual curiosity and the pursuit of challenges are encouraged. With a flat organizational structure, every team member is expected to take initiative and contribute meaningfully to our collective mission. We value strong work ethics, prioritization skills, and effective communication, ensuring that all team members can share insights concisely and accurately with their peers.About the RoleAs a Macro Research Analyst at xAI, you will be pivotal in analyzing global economic trends, transforming intricate macroeconomic variables into practical insights. Your responsibilities will include monitoring and interpreting vital economic indicators across various regions, evaluating the effects of monetary and fiscal policy changes, and assessing how macroeconomic trends influence financial markets and risk landscapes.This position lies at the crossroads of economics, financial markets, and strategic decision-making. You will develop forecasts and scenario analyses to understand the impact of fluctuations in growth, inflation, interest rates, currencies, commodities, and geopolitical events on asset prices and overall market conditions. Your analyses will guide top-down investment perspectives and risk evaluations, underpinning global macro strategies that focus on economic fundamentals rather than individual company performance.The ideal candidate is intellectually inquisitive, analytically adept, and thrives in a dynamic, ownership-driven environment. In line with xAI's flat structure, you are expected to be proactive, hands-on, and articulate in conveying ideas clearly to a technically proficient and motivated team.Macro Research Analyst’s Role in Advancing xAI’s MissionIn this capacity, you will directly support our mission by providing insights into large-scale economic systems, feedback loops, and regime shifts that influence global outcomes.