Venture Capital Professionals - AI Residency (Part-time) | Frontier AI Research

About Us Mentis AI operates at the dynamic intersection of institutional finance and cutting-edge AI technologies. Our diverse team, with backgrounds from top firms such as Lazard and Partners Group, brings together extensive financial services expertise and advanced machine learning research. We maintain a presence in both London and San Francisco, partnering with leading AI laboratories to enhance the reasoning, generalization, and decision-making capabilities of models in critical financial scenarios.The Opportunity As AI becomes an integral part of venture capital processes—from deal sourcing to portfolio management—this residency offers a unique opportunity for venture capital professionals to gain hands-on experience in how sophisticated AI systems are developed, assessed, and refined within the context of early and growth-stage funding.In this role, you will:Construct Expert Benchmarks: Develop and validate investment memos, market analyses, and evaluation frameworks for assessing frontier AI systems.Stress-Test Model Reasoning: Identify and diagnose weaknesses in AI-generated analyses, pinpointing where logic and intuition may falter.Design Frameworks: Translate venture capital evaluation criteria into challenges that test AI reasoning capabilities across various investment stages and sectors.Compare Human vs. Machine Judgment: Systematically assess the differences between professional venture judgment and AI outputs in deal evaluation, term sheet structuring, and portfolio management contexts.Why This Experience Is ValuableBe among the pioneers in venture capital, directly engaging with how advanced AI models approach early-stage investment and founder assessment.Develop a distinctive profile at the crossroads of venture capital and AI, whether within a fund, an AI-focused company, or as an entrepreneur.Gain hands-on experience in how AI is transforming venture workflows, including sourcing, due diligence, investment memo preparation, board interactions, and portfolio oversight.Who You Are4+ years of experience in venture capital investing at a prestigious VC fund (e.g., Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Accel, Index Ventures, etc.).

About Us: At Mentis AI, we operate at the forefront of institutional finance and cutting-edge AI technology. Our dynamic team merges extensive expertise from financial powerhouses like Lazard and Partners Group with innovative machine learning and applied AI research initiatives. Based in London and San Francisco, we partner with top-tier AI laboratories to enhance the reasoning, generalization, and decision-making capabilities of AI models within critical financial settings.The Opportunity: As AI technology increasingly integrates into essential real estate investment processes—ranging from acquisitions and underwriting to asset management and debt structuring—this part-time residency offers institutional real estate private equity professionals invaluable early exposure to the development, assessment, and enhancement of advanced AI systems tailored for REPE investment across diverse property types and risk profiles.Your Responsibilities:Develop Expert Benchmarks: Construct and validate real-world underwriting models, return analyses, and investment cases to assess frontier AI systems.Evaluate Model Reasoning: Identify weaknesses in AI-generated real estate analyses, pinpointing where logic, assumptions, or market intuition may falter.Create Evaluation Frameworks: Transform how REPE professionals assess acquisitions, structure transactions, and manage assets throughout the investment lifecycle into challenges that push AI reasoning boundaries.Analyze Human vs. Machine Judgment: Methodically compare discrepancies between expert real estate judgments and AI outputs across asset classes, risk levels, and fund models.Why This Experience MattersJoin a pioneering cohort of real estate investment professionals engaged directly with how advanced AI models interpret acquisitions, underwriting, and asset management.Establish a unique profile for those aiming to bridge the fields of real estate and AI—whether within a fund, an AI firm, or through entrepreneurial ventures.Gain hands-on experience in how AI is revolutionizing real estate workflows, from deal screening and underwriting to joint venture structuring, asset management, and limited partner reporting.

About Us Mentis AI operates at the exciting intersection of institutional investment expertise and cutting-edge AI technologies. Our team merges extensive asset management experience from prestigious firms like Lazard and Partners Group with advanced machine learning and AI research. With offices in London and San Francisco, we partner with leading AI laboratories to enhance model reasoning, generalization, and decision-making in high-stakes financial scenarios.The Opportunity We invite senior research analysts and portfolio managers to join our AI Residency program. This part-time opportunity offers invaluable exposure to the transformative role of AI in your field, allowing you to gain practical experience with advanced AI systems.Your Responsibilities:Prompt Development: Create and refine realistic prompts that could be utilized by junior analysts to evaluate the relevance and quality of AI-generated insights.Human vs. Machine Evaluation: Methodically assess the differences between professional investment reasoning and AI outputs across equities, fixed income, and multi-asset contexts.Framework Design: Adapt the methodologies employed by institutional investors for security evaluation, portfolio construction, and risk management into challenges that stretch the capabilities of AI reasoning.Benchmark Construction: Develop and validate real-world investment cases and frameworks for securities analysis and portfolio management that can be used to evaluate frontier AI systems.Why This Experience MattersGain hands-on exposure to how AI is revolutionizing investment workflows, from fundamental research and portfolio construction to client interactions and risk attribution.Be among the first institutional investment professionals to directly engage with how frontier AI models interpret public markets and portfolio management.Your Profile4+ years of experience with a leading long-only institutional manager (e.g., BlackRock, Vanguard, Fidelity, Capital Group, T. Rowe Price, Wellington, PIMCO, MFS, Neuberger Berman, Jennison, Artisan Partners).Positioned at the level of Senior Research Analyst or Portfolio Manager.In-depth expertise in equities, fixed income, or multi-asset portfolio management.Proficient in conducting fundamental analysis, writing investment reports, and managing portfolio strategies.

About Us At Mentis AI, we operate at the dynamic intersection of institutional finance and cutting-edge AI technology. Our diverse team, comprising veterans from esteemed institutions like Lazard and Partners Group, leverages deep financial expertise with advanced machine learning and AI research. With our presence in both London and San Francisco, we collaborate with premier AI labs to revolutionize decision-making processes in high-stakes financial environments.The Opportunity In the face of AI's rapid integration into private credit workflows—from underwriting and credit approvals to documentation and portfolio management—this part-time residency program invites seasoned direct lending and private credit professionals. Join us for a hands-on experience in understanding how sophisticated AI systems are developed, assessed, and optimized within middle-market lending and credit fund operations.Your Responsibilities:Develop Expert Benchmarks: Create and validate practical credit analyses, underwriting scenarios, and portfolio monitoring frameworks essential for evaluating advanced AI systems.Evaluate Model Reasoning: Identify and address weaknesses in AI-generated credit assessments, focusing on logical inconsistencies and gaps in underwriting intuition.Framework Design: Convert the methodologies of credit professionals in evaluating borrowers and structuring deals into challenges that test AI's reasoning capabilities.Assess Human vs. AI Judgment: Conduct systematic comparisons of professional credit assessments and AI outputs across various credit scenarios.Why This Experience Matters:Be among the pioneering private credit professionals exploring how advanced AI models analyze credit underwriting and manage portfolios.Cultivate a unique profile at the crossroads of private credit and AI—ideal for careers in credit funds, AI firms, or entrepreneurial ventures.Gain firsthand experience in how AI transforms credit workflows—from underwriting to portfolio monitoring and beyond.

Are you prepared to create something exceptional? Are you motivated by the challenge of expanding across diverse markets, leading dynamic teams, and influencing the future of venture capital? If you possess the passion to inspire others and a strong desire to build and lead, then this opportunity is for you. Your Mission We are seeking an outstanding Founder in Residence to guide CVX Ventures through its next growth phase in both established and emerging markets. You will be the key driver of our ambition to establish Europe’s most extensive and active angel investor network—a platform where financial resources meet expertise to foster remarkable companies. In this pivotal leadership role, you will be instrumental in defining the vision, executing strategic initiatives, and assembling and motivating teams across various regions. You will set the benchmark for our operations and growth, with readiness to relocate temporarily as new opportunities arise. Our Mission We connect seasoned professionals and investors with meticulously vetted, high-potential startups and growth companies. By joining our network, you will not just be investing capital; you will leverage your knowledge, experience, and connections to generate value and stimulate growth. CVX Ventures is among Europe’s fastest-growing venture capital firms. We empower our partners to invest in carefully selected opportunities that align with their interests and expertise. Since our inception in 2020, our community has expanded to over 700 members—including angel investors, board members, and C-level executives—who have collectively invested more than EUR 100 million into over 100 companies. Being part of CVX means joining a trusted network where investment opportunities are thoughtfully curated. Currently, CVX comprises 20 ambitious and talented professionals, with plans to grow to over 100 in the next two years. As our Founder in Residence, you will: Drive growth and execution across all CVX markets, both existing and new Build, manage, and inspire high-performing local teams in each market Own the global strategy, from market entry to operational excellence Lead the ongoing expansion of our angel investor network across Europe Represent CVX at public events, conferences, and in media, enhancing visibility and trust Engage in deal flow, investment decisions, and startup ecosystem interaction Foster a culture of excellence and performance across all markets Report directly to the executive team on progress and strategic initiatives

Are you passionate about building something remarkable? Do you thrive on the challenge of expanding across diverse markets, leading high-performing teams, and influencing the future of venture capital? If you possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit, the ability to motivate others, and a desire to engage in hands-on leadership, this role is perfect for you.Your MissionWe are seeking an outstanding Entrepreneur in Residence to spearhead CVX Ventures in its forthcoming phase of growth across both existing and new markets. You will be the key driver behind our mission to establish Europe’s largest and most dynamic angel investor network—a nexus where capital and expertise converge to foster exceptional companies.In this role, you will play a pivotal part in defining what CVX stands for and its future trajectory. This is a proactive leadership position where you will shape our vision, implement strategic initiatives, and recruit and inspire teams across borders. You’ll set the operational standards and pace for our growth, with readiness to relocate temporarily as new markets emerge.About UsAt CVX Ventures, we connect seasoned professionals and investors with meticulously selected, high-potential startups and growth companies. As a member of our network, you are not merely investing capital; you are leveraging your knowledge, experience, and connections to generate real value and stimulate growth.CVX Ventures is one of Europe’s fastest-growing venture investment firms. We empower our partners to invest in hand-picked opportunities that align with their interests, industries, and expertise.Since our inception in 2020, our community has expanded to include over 700 members—ranging from angel investors and board members to C-level executives—who have collectively invested more than EUR 100 million across 100+ companies.Joining CVX means becoming part of a trusted network where deals are carefully sourced.Currently, CVX comprises 20 ambitious and talented individuals, with plans to grow to over 100 in the next 24 months.As our Entrepreneur in Residence, you will:Drive growth and execution across all CVX markets, both established and emergingBuild, manage, and inspire high-performing local teams in each marketTake ownership of global strategy, from market entry to operational excellenceLead the ongoing expansion of our angel investor network throughout EuropeRepresent CVX publicly at events, conferences, and in media, enhancing visibility and trustEngage in deal flow, investment decisions, and startup ecosystem involvementFoster a culture of excellence and high performance across all markets

Join the CVX Venture Scout ProgrammeAre you enthusiastic about uncovering investment opportunities and making a meaningful impact on growth-oriented companies? Do you aspire to collaborate with an exceptional team driven by a passion for entrepreneurship? If so, we invite you to apply for the Venture Scout position. Please note that this is a part-time role, with compensation based on the success of your contributions.About the RoleThe CVX Venture Scout Programme is dedicated to cultivating a network of talented VC scouts who will assist in identifying lucrative investment prospects within their niche areas. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop essential venture capital skills while engaging with innovative and entrepreneurial founders in your sector, thus contributing to shaping the future.As a CVX Venture Scout, you will be responsible for pinpointing promising startups, engaging in discussions with them, and conducting in-depth research regarding their teams, markets, and competitors. Your findings will culminate in a 1-2 page proposal memo that encapsulates your investment thesis, which you may present to the CVX Investment Team either in-person or virtually.What We ExpectOur Venture Scout Programme serves not only to uncover exceptional investment opportunities but also to gain insights into your vision and thought process. This role is an excellent stepping stone into the VC ecosystem, allowing you to showcase your analytical skills, investment perspectives, and presentation abilities. As we expand our Investment Team, the Venture Scout Programme will be our primary source for future hires.Compensation StructureWe believe in recognizing and rewarding effective contributions to the investment process. As such, you will receive compensation when a deal you advocate for is funded by our network of investors, with an opportunity for you to share in the financial success.Our MissionCVX stands among Europe’s fastest-growing venture investors, committed to empowering ambitious growth companies to realize their full potential through capital investment, knowledge transfer, skill development, and networking opportunities. We are guided by the belief that superior investors provide not just capital, but also the necessary knowledge, experience, and connections pertinent to the companies' specific stages and industries.

About Us: Mentis AI operates at the cutting-edge of private markets and frontier AI technology. Our team melds deep expertise from institutional finance (including firms like Lazard and Partners Group) with advanced machine learning and AI research. With a presence in both London and San Francisco, we partner with top AI laboratories to enhance decision-making processes in critical financial environments.The Opportunity: As AI becomes integral to investment practices, this residency offers private equity and growth equity experts a unique chance to gain firsthand experience in the development, assessment, and enhancement of sophisticated AI systems. Your responsibilities will include:Developing expert benchmarks: Construct and validate financial models and return analyses used in evaluating advanced AI systems.Testing model reasoning: Identify and address weaknesses in AI-generated analyses, focusing on logic, assumptions, and market intuition.Creating frameworks: Convert investor strategies for navigating uncertainty and structuring transactions into challenges that test AI reasoning capabilities.Assessing human versus machine judgment: Systematically compare professional investment analysis with AI outputs.Why Join Us?Be one of the first investment professionals to directly engage with how frontier AI models interpret private markets.Enhance your profile in the intersection of investing and AI, preparing you for roles in funds, AI firms, or entrepreneurial ventures.Gain practical insights into the transformative impact of AI on deal workflows, from screening and due diligence to portfolio management and exit strategies.Who We Seek:3 to 7 years of experience in private equity or growth equity at a respected large-cap or upper-middle-market fund in Europe or the U.S.Positioned as an Associate, VP, or Principal; industry-agnostic.Exceptional modeling and valuation skills with comprehensive experience throughout the deal lifecycle.A genuine passion for AI and its application in finance.

Join mentis as an AI Resident in our Wealth Management department, where you will have the opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and artificial intelligence. This innovative role is designed for individuals passionate about leveraging AI to enhance financial strategies and client experiences. You will collaborate with experts in the field, engage in hands-on projects, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge AI solutions tailored to wealth management.

Join Hudson River Trading (HRT) as an AI Research Scientist in our cutting-edge HAIL (HRT AI Labs) team. This team is dedicated to creating and refining advanced models that empower our trading operations, significantly influencing our market strategies. We are on a mission to develop 'foundation models for markets' that analyze extensive market data to forecast future trends. As an integral member of our small, agile team, you will have the freedom to explore innovative research paths and contribute to impactful solutions. Our state-of-the-art research infrastructure, featuring high GPU-to-researcher ratios, and our robust support teams will enable you to bring your vision to life. Your contributions will directly affect our business outcomes, tackling complex challenges without straightforward solutions. You will engage in enhancing every aspect of our models, from data featurization to architectural design and training methodologies, ultimately influencing trading decision-making.

At SuperSeed, we cultivate talent from within. This position is exclusively available for former founders, first hires, or operators keen to dive into venture capital at its grassroots and contribute to establishing a leading European VC firm.SuperSeed is a prominent early-stage B2B SaaS venture capital firm located in London. We specialize in investing in exceptional industrial startups at their inception and supporting them in their journey to market readiness.Our investment focus spans various sectors including genomic sequencing, pharmacological design, continuous manufacturing, construction, and infrastructure. We back software innovations that revolutionize production processes, logistics, and supply chain management. Furthermore, we invest in fintech solutions, developer tools, cybersecurity, and enterprise automation technologies that reshape the modern workplace.Founded in 2018 by Mads Jensen and Dan Bowyer, our team comprises entrepreneurs dedicated to empowering fellow entrepreneurs. With fewer than 10% of VCs in the UK being former founders, we believe this needs to change, particularly at the earliest stages of venture capital. Our successful track record includes eight exits as both entrepreneurs and investors, and we have generated millions in contract value globally. Our approach is to provide value that extends beyond financial investment, collaborating closely with founding teams to determine the necessary active support at any stage of their journey—from reaching their first million to Series A funding and beyond.Having invested in 27 companies so far, we are eager to identify the next generation of outstanding technical founders, innovative products, and exceptional teams. Our investment team is expanding to continue this vital mission.The Opportunity:This is where you come into play.We seek intelligent, insightful, persistent, detail-oriented, and engaging individuals who aspire to gain exposure to the dynamic and exhilarating landscape of startups and venture capital.This is an entry-level role, but we expect all candidates to demonstrate potential partner characteristics. You will be immersed in a fast-paced environment, working closely with our cohesive team. Daily interactions with partners and senior investors will provide you with comprehensive insights into all business facets. Your primary responsibilities will include engaging with founders, sourcing deals, conducting interviews, performing market analysis, and executing due diligence. Leveraging your networking abilities, you will research compelling companies and trends and represent SuperSeed at various events.

The Company You’ll JoinCarta is at the forefront of connecting innovators, investors, and stakeholders through cutting-edge software tailored for the venture capital, private equity, and private credit sectors. With over 65,000 companies across 160 countries relying on our platform, Carta is designed to empower you to build, invest, and scale with confidence.Our Fund Administration platform manages over 9,000 funds and SPVs, totaling nearly $185 billion in assets under management. We provide tools crafted to enhance the strategic capabilities of fund CFOs. Recognized by prestigious outlets such as Fortune, Forbes, and Great Places to Work, Carta is redefining the future of private market infrastructure.We are committed to creating a comprehensive ERP platform for private markets. Traditional ERP solutions fall short for Private Funds; thus, we offer a unified software solution that replaces outdated spreadsheets and fragmented service providers. Carta's software for Fund CFOs transforms private markets to resemble public markets—creating a connected ERP for private capital.For more details about our offices and culture, visit our Carta careers page.The Team You’ll Work WithYou will be an integral part of Carta Europe’s business development team, focusing on expanding our partner ecosystem and enhancing relationships with financial and professional services firms within the private markets community. This role is pivotal in connecting Carta with key ecosystem players, driving engagement, and referrals that lead to business growth and fortify our market presence.Our partners include law firms, banks, audit providers, industry associations, AIFMs, and other leaders in private markets. In this position, you will be central to building and managing impactful external partnerships, steering strategic referrals throughout the broader private markets ecosystem.This role requires close collaboration with internal teams—sales, marketing, finance, and legal—to deliver value to our partners while generating new business opportunities across our network.

Are you passionate about investments and eager to contribute to the success of growth-oriented companies? Do you excel in a dynamic environment where strategic and operational responsibilities are paramount? If you're looking to join a remarkable team of driven and talented individuals who share a fervent commitment to entrepreneurship, we invite you to apply for the position of Venture Associate.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Venture Associate at CVX, you will play a vital role in our global investment team based in London and Copenhagen. Your responsibilities will include managing your own investment portfolio and overseeing the entire deal lifecycle—from sourcing and evaluating business plans and market opportunities to successfully closing investment rounds. Your primary focus will be to maintain a consistent and high-quality deal flow while ensuring that our decision-making process remains swift and effective, allowing us to finalize the most suitable deals with our partners.Our MissionAt CVX, one of Europe’s fastest-growing venture capital firms, we are dedicated to helping ambitious and promising growth companies realize their full potential. We invest not only capital but also our expertise, time, and extensive network. Our belief is that the best investors are those who provide founders with valuable knowledge, experience, and connections tailored to their industry and stage of growth. Our extensive network of over 600 partners adds immense value to our portfolio companies.Your TasksIn your role as Venture Associate, you will:

Application Deadline: We are actively interviewing candidates and aim to fill this position promptly with the right individual.ABOUT THE ROLEAt Apollo Research, we conduct evaluations that meticulously assess the risks associated with advanced AI systems. Collaborating with leading laboratories such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind, you will have the unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge AI models ahead of their public release. The ideal candidate possesses a passion for rigorously testing state-of-the-art AI technologies and excels in creating and automating efficient evaluation pipelines.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE- Conducting pre-deployment evaluation campaigns on the world's most advanced AI systems. Our partnerships with various labs provide access to a wide range of models that no single lab can offer, allowing you to be among the first to engage with new models.- Exploring AI cognition by analyzing extensive model transcripts to identify novel behavioral patterns that have yet to be documented. These insights can be both surprising and enlightening, including phenomena like non-standard language and reward-seeking reasoning as discussed in our anti-scheming paper.- Developing new evaluations for frontier risks, creating innovative test environments, and scaling these across multiple scenarios.- Collaborating with leading AI developers to share your insights, receive feedback, and ensure your evaluations influence the deployment strategies of the most advanced AI systems.- Optimizing and automating the evaluation pipeline. We utilize automation in building, executing, and analyzing evaluations. As agent capabilities evolve rapidly, you will have the autonomy to reshape the pipeline to keep pace with these advancements.KEY REQUIREMENTS

About MoneyboxAt Moneybox, we strive to empower individuals to enrich their lives. We believe that wealth is not merely about money but rather about having the resources for more—more freedom, opportunities, and peace of mind. As an award-winning wealth management platform, we assist over 1.5 million users in building their financial futures through saving, investing, purchasing homes, and planning for retirement.Job OverviewWe are developing Aurora, an innovative AI system aimed at guiding customers to achieve optimal financial outcomes. This role presents a significant technical challenge: how to effectively provide reliable guidance to customers who may have incomplete or uncertain information regarding their financial situations and goals, all while navigating a regulated environment where decisions must be auditable and traceable.Key challenges include efficiently addressing uncertainties in customer data through active information gathering, formulating questions at the right times without overwhelming users, and translating natural language policies and regulations into formal optimization logic that is both accurate and inspectable.Additionally, you will need to integrate learned and symbolic components to ensure that the overall system operates reliably, degrades gracefully, and remains comprehensible to human users, all without incurring excessive engineering costs on the specialized elements of the system.We hold strong hypotheses and established architectural plans for these challenges, yet we remain open to revising our approaches when presented with compelling arguments or new evidence. If you have insights that could improve our strategies, we welcome your input.Our models primarily operate internally. Our development process utilizes Databricks on Azure, with deployments conducted via Databricks or directly on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).This role represents the pinnacle of research within our ML team. You will report directly to the Director of AI and Decision Intelligence and collaborate with a principal data scientist, senior ML engineer, senior data scientist, and two ML engineers.

Why join Faculty?Founded in 2014, Faculty is on a mission to harness the transformative power of AI, believing it to be the most pivotal technology of our era. With a diverse portfolio of over 350 global clients, we have consistently driven performance improvements through human-centric AI solutions. Discover our tangible impacts here.We focus on responsible AI development rather than chasing trends. Our team excels in innovating, building, and deploying AI solutions that truly matter. We offer unmatched expertise in technology, product development, and service delivery across various sectors including government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences, and defense.As our reputation grows, so does our commitment to finding individuals who share our passion for intellectual curiosity and the ambition to create a positive legacy through technology.AI defines this epoch; join us in exploring its most impactful applications and turning them into reality.About Our TeamOur dedicated team at Faculty engages in vital red teaming and creates evaluations for misuse capabilities in critical domains such as CBRN, cybersecurity, and international security. Our contributions have been recognized, notably in OpenAI's system card for o1.We are committed to conducting foundational research on mitigation strategies, sharing our findings through peer-reviewed conferences, and with national security institutions. Furthermore, we design evaluations for model developers focusing on safety and societal impacts of advanced AI models, showcasing our extensive expertise in the safety domain.About The RoleAs the Principal Research Scientist for AI Safety, you will lead Faculty's dynamic research team, influencing the future of safe AI systems. Your role will encompass overseeing the scientific research agenda centered on large language models and other significant systems. You will guide fellow researchers, spearhead external publications, and align your efforts with Faculty’s mission to develop trustworthy AI, allowing you to make a substantial impact in this fast-evolving field.

Join our team as a Senior AI Product & Research Engineer, where you will spearhead the development and deployment of cutting-edge enterprise AI products. You will leverage your expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), fine-tuning, and embeddings to create innovative solutions. Your practical experience with AI coding agents in production will be invaluable as you assess technical feasibility, business value, and user experience (UX) to ensure product success.

About Xaira TherapeuticsXaira Therapeutics is a pioneering biotech startup dedicated to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize drug discovery and development. We are at the forefront of creating generative AI models aimed at designing protein and antibody therapeutics, facilitating the development of treatments for historically challenging molecular targets. Our innovative approach also includes the development of foundational models for biological processes and diseases, enhancing target identification and patient stratification. Through these groundbreaking technologies, we strive to unlock novel therapies and improve drug development success rates. With headquarters in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and London, we are positioned to make a significant impact in the biotech field.Position OverviewWe are on the lookout for passionate and driven individuals to join our team as AI Research Engineers. We embrace candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges. Our London office, located near Old Street, fosters a highly collaborative environment where teamwork is essential to our success. We promote a hybrid work culture built on trust, with team members typically working in the office three days a week.Key ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate industry experience as a research engineer within an AI-focused organization.Exhibit enthusiasm for collaboration, learning, and teaching while tackling complex problems as part of a team.Desirable QualificationsWe value diverse experiences and recognize that each individual’s journey is unique. While the following qualifications are ideal, they are not mandatory:Master’s degree or PhD in an AI-related discipline.Contributions to public codebases or GitHub repositories.Experience in building and training neural networks.Familiarity with distributed training and inference.Expertise in profiling and optimizing large-scale AI models.Knowledge in BioAI or related fields.If you possess a strong drive to utilize AI in advancing drug discovery and enhancing human health, we invite you to apply and join us in our mission to create a positive impact in the world.

At Moonvalley AI, our cutting-edge laboratory operates at the forefront of world models, video generation, and robotics. We are dedicated to developing sophisticated systems that accurately represent intricate environments, intelligently reason about objects and their dynamics, and seamlessly translate high-level AI objectives into smooth, efficient, safe, and responsive actions across a diverse range of robotic platforms.What You Will Be Responsible For:Spearheading the design and implementation of our robotics research agenda within the AI domain.Recruiting, mentoring, and overseeing a small team of talented research scientists and engineers in our London laboratory.Collaborating closely with world model and simulation teams to create state-of-the-art training platforms for robotics.Directing the development of persistent 3D/4D scene representations along with advanced embodied AI methodologies.Leading research initiatives in scene understanding, sim-to-real transfer, and advanced planning techniques.Building and sustaining partnerships with leading machine learning researchers, hardware experts, and external collaborators.Contributing to the establishment of the lab's technical culture and enhancing its external reputation.Areas of Expertise We Seek: We are particularly interested in candidates who are passionate about working on:World models tailored for embodied systems.3D/4D generative models.Scene reconstruction and comprehension.Embodied AI technologies.Object-level and semantic SLAM methodologies.Multimodal AI applications.Desired Qualifications:Solid foundation in robotics, computer vision, or closely related fields.Experience in leading or managing small technical or research teams.Practical expertise in 3D perception, scene representations, world models, or simulations.Exceptional programming skills in Python, C++, or similar languages.An entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiasm for developing projects in a startup or early-stage lab setting.Proven ability to collaborate effectively across the fields of machine learning, perception, and robotics.Outstanding communication and team-building abilities.What We Offer:Highly competitive salary and equity options.Comprehensive private health insurance.

Application Deadline: We are actively interviewing candidates and seek to fill this position promptly with a suitable applicant. THE OPPORTUNITYBecome a vital member of our groundbreaking AGI safety product team and play a key role in transforming intricate AI research into actionable tools aimed at minimizing AI-related risks. In your role as an applied researcher, you will collaborate closely with our CEO (who also acts as Head of Product), product engineers, and the Evals team’s software engineers to develop solutions that enhance AI agent safety for our clients. Currently, we are concentrating on the oversight of AI coding agents to identify failures in safety and security. You will be part of a compact team, which allows you to significantly influence both team dynamics and technological approaches while quickly assuming greater responsibilities. This position is perfect for you if you have a fervent desire to employ empirical research methodologies to enhance the safety of AI systems in practical applications. If you relish the challenge of converting theoretical AI risks into tangible detection mechanisms, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are eager to see your research make a meaningful impact on real-world AI safety, then we would love to hear from you.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESResearch & Development- Collect and catalog coding agent failure modes systematically from real-world instances, public examples, research literature, and theoretical predictions.- Design and execute experiments to evaluate monitor effectiveness across various failure modes and agent behaviors.- Develop and maintain evaluation frameworks to track advancements in monitoring capabilities.- Refine monitoring strategies based on empirical findings, optimizing detection accuracy alongside computational efficiency.- Stay updated with the latest research in AI safety, agent failures, and detection methodologies.- Keep abreast of advancements in coding security and safety vulnerabilities.Monitor Design & Optimization- Create a comprehensive library of monitoring prompts tailored to specific failure modes (e.g., security vulnerabilities, goal misalignment, deceptive behaviors).- Experiment with various reasoning strategies and output formats to enhance monitor reliability.- Design and evaluate hierarchical monitoring architectures and ensemble approaches.