Human-Centered AI Researcher

About UsNourish is dedicated to revolutionizing health by simplifying the journey to nutritious eating. With over half of Americans impacted by chronic conditions related to dietary habits, and poor nutrition being the leading cause of preventable deaths, we believe that health is paramount. Yet, unhealthy modern lifestyles have led to unprecedented levels of illness in our society.Nourish is tackling this urgent health crisis through our innovative food-as-medicine platform, designed to empower individuals to make better dietary choices easily. Our mobile app delivers a holistic approach to wellness, featuring personalized consultations with Registered Dietitians, health tracking, tailored content, meal logging, recipe planning, AI chat assistance, and more.With thousands of dietitians and hundreds of thousands of patients already using our platform, we cater to a diverse array of nutrition-related conditions, such as diabetes, eating disorders, kidney diseases, gastrointestinal issues, cancer, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases. We're operational in all 50 states.As a rapidly growing company, we've forged partnerships with leading health insurance providers and healthcare groups, securing over $44 million in funding from prestigious investors like Index Ventures, Thrive Capital, Maverick Ventures, Y Combinator, and Box Group, among others. Our angel investors include notable healthcare entrepreneurs and even soccer star Alex Morgan.Discover more about us through our feature in TechCrunch here and learn about our recent Series A funding here.About the RoleWe are in search of a Senior User Researcher to spearhead strategic research initiatives across the Nourish patient and provider ecosystems. Your insights will be instrumental in directing product development, enhancing clinical and patient experiences, and reshaping the delivery of nutrition care on a large scale.This role is designed for a senior individual contributor who thrives in autonomous settings and is adept at navigating complex, high-impact questions. You will excel in both fieldwork and influencing senior stakeholders. Collaborating closely with design, product, and clinical leadership, you will ensure that every decision is informed by a profound understanding of both patients seeking assistance and the dietitians providing care.

Asana is seeking a dedicated and innovative User Research Manager to join our team in New York City. In this pivotal role, you will lead user research initiatives to gain valuable insights that will shape our product development and enhance user experience. Collaborating closely with product managers and designers, you will employ qualitative and quantitative research methods to understand user needs, behaviors, and motivations.Your expertise will be instrumental in driving user-centric strategies, ensuring our product solutions resonate effectively with our target audience. As a champion for the user, you will not only advocate for their needs within the organization but also mentor junior researchers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

About Us:At Grow Therapy, our mission is to be the trusted ally for therapists expanding their practices while ensuring patients can access exceptional care. Utilizing advanced technology, we operate a three-sided marketplace that empowers healthcare providers, enhances insurance payors, and serves patients effectively. In light of the rising levels of depression and anxiety, our commitment to accessibility has never been more crucial. Since our inception in February 2021, we have supported over 10,000 therapists and reached hundreds of thousands of clients nationwide. With over $178 million raised from reputable investors like Sequoia Capital and Transformation Capital, we are poised for significant growth. About the Role:As a Senior User Experience Researcher at Grow, you will play a pivotal role in shaping products that enhance mental health and overall well-being. We believe that meaningful research is essential for creating experiences that are not only user-friendly but also genuinely beneficial and centered around human needs.We seek an experienced User Experience Researcher who is adept at utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methods and thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. You will collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Business teams to uncover insights that will guide strategy, inform design decisions, and improve user experiences.This opportunity is perfect for someone passionate about understanding user behavior, intrigued by the intersection of technology and mental health, and driven to advocate for users in impactful ways.What You’ll DoDesign and implement comprehensive research initiatives employing a variety of methodologies including interviews, usability testing, surveys, focus groups, and field studies.Collaborate with product and business teams to develop and prioritize research agendas.Conduct studies that reveal user behaviors and needs, ultimately enhancing product experiences.

Bravos Research stands at the forefront of investment research and financial media, specializing in video-first content. Our mission is to empower investors with insightful, data-driven research to navigate the complexities of global markets.As the proud creator of the largest investment research channel on YouTube, we have amassed over 75 million views and a substantial subscriber base for our premium research services.We are on the lookout for a Senior Research Analyst who can merge institutional-level macroeconomic insights with captivating storytelling. In this role, you will transform intricate economic data into engaging narratives and manage the end-to-end research and scriptwriting process for our animated videos, focusing on US and global macro trends, liquidity, credit markets, commodities, and cryptocurrencies.Key Responsibilities:Produce high-conviction insights regarding global business cycles, equity markets, central bank policies, and asset allocation strategies.Craft compelling, thoroughly sourced scripts that simplify complex economic concepts for a broad audience without compromising depth.Collaborate with team members to establish the firm's investment strategy and overarching perspectives.

Datadog is in search of a visionary leader in User Research to spearhead the next phase of our research initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will guide a team that marries human insights with quantitative analysis and AI-driven synthesis, crafting products that genuinely resonate with our customers while delivering significant business results. At Datadog, we empower our clients to visualize and troubleshoot complex, distributed systems at scale, ensuring their continuous health.As the Director of User Research, you will be instrumental in translating intricate technical data into user-friendly experiences. You will foster a fast-paced, actionable research culture that is seamlessly integrated into our product development lifecycle.Your responsibilities will include building and mentoring a high-performing research team while equipping our design and product teams with the necessary tools and methodologies to gain deep insights into customer pain points and motivations. You will drive the team towards strategic influence that translates into measurable business outcomes.

At StubHub, we are on an ambitious journey to revolutionize the live event experience globally. Whether it's a fan's first event or their hundredth, we aim to provide an exceptional experience from the ticket search to the entry gate. We extend the same level of care to our sellers, ensuring that StubHub remains the most secure and convenient marketplace for everyone, from casual fans to global promoters.About the OpportunityWe are in search of a driven and strategic Senior User Experience Researcher to spearhead crucial research initiatives that will influence how fans discover, purchase, and sell tickets on StubHub. Our goal is to establish StubHub as the premier destination for live events, delivering a seamless user experience that anticipates customer needs before they arise. As the Senior User Experience Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that user insights guide all our decisions.

About BasisBasis is a nonprofit organization dedicated to applied artificial intelligence research. Our mission is twofold: to understand and build intelligence and to advance society’s problem-solving capabilities. We strive to unravel the mathematical principles behind reasoning, learning, decision-making, understanding, and explanation, while also developing software that embodies these principles.Our commitment extends to enhancing our ability to tackle complex issues that are beyond today's capabilities and accelerating our potential to address future challenges. We are creating a technological framework inspired by human reasoning, alongside fostering a collaborative organization that prioritizes human values.About the RoleAs a Research Scientist, you will spearhead Basis’ initiatives to deepen our understanding of the conceptual, mathematical, and computational principles of intelligence. We seek individuals who excel technically and are passionate about exploring foundational concepts. Our research team values rigorous, high-quality scientific endeavors while encouraging experimentation and exploration of innovative ideas.Basis thrives on collaboration, both internally and with external partners. We are looking for team players who enjoy tackling significant problems that require collective effort.Research FocusDespite the growing acknowledgment that acquiring and understanding world models is crucial for intelligence, current AI systems face challenges in mirroring this human capability. Key uncertainties remain regarding the essence of a world model, methods for reliably detecting its presence in agents, and approaches to develop agents capable of learning these models effectively.Our research, particularly within the MARA project, seeks to establish new foundations and technologies for modeling, abstraction, and reasoning in AI systems. MARA's goal is to identify principled methods for how intelligence constructs, refines, and employs world models through interactive experimentation. Achieving this will require advancements in knowledge representation, abstraction, reasoning, active learning, and reinforcement learning, necessitating a first-principles reevaluation of world modeling.

About BasisBasis is a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to applied AI research, driven by dual objectives that enhance each other.Our primary focus is to understand and construct intelligence. This encompasses establishing the fundamental mathematical principles of reasoning, learning, decision-making, comprehension, and explanation, alongside developing software that embodies these principles.Secondly, we aim to empower society to tackle complex challenges. This involves broadening the scale, complexity, and scope of problems we can currently address and, crucially, accelerating our future problem-solving capabilities.To realize these ambitions, we are establishing an innovative technological framework inspired by human reasoning and fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes human values.About the RoleAs a Research Engineer, you will play a vital role in advancing Basis’ mission by converting research concepts into accurate, robust, and scalable high-quality code.We are looking for technically proficient individuals who are enthusiastic about delving deep into foundational concepts. Our research engineers are committed to conducting rigorous, high-quality science, unafraid to experiment, learn from mistakes, and explore innovative ideas.Basis thrives on collaboration, both within our team and with external partners. We seek individuals who enjoy tackling challenges greater than they can manage alone.Machine Learning Research Engineer Focus AreasThis position is aimed at experts in machine learning engineering. Key areas of focus include:Probabilistic programming and statistical inferenceDeep learningCausal inferenceProgram synthesis and analysisML Ops and systems engineeringThese areas will be explored in the context of developing reasoning systems. Research engineers will also engage with topics including programming language design and implementation, automatic differentiation, and SAT/SMT solvers.

About BasisBasis is a nonprofit organization dedicated to applied AI research, striving to achieve two interconnected objectives.Firstly, we aim to understand and develop intelligence. This involves establishing the mathematical foundations of reasoning, learning, decision-making, comprehension, and explanation; along with creating software that embodies these principles.Secondly, we seek to enhance society's capacity to address complex challenges. This means broadening the range, scale, and intricacies of the problems we can tackle today, while also accelerating our ability to solve future challenges.To fulfill these missions, we are constructing a novel technological framework inspired by human reasoning, and fostering a collaborative organization that prioritizes human values.About the RoleAs a Research Scientist, you will spearhead Basis's initiatives to deepen our comprehension of the theoretical, mathematical, and computational aspects of intelligence.We seek individuals with exceptional technical skills who are passionate about exploring concepts at their core. Our research scientists and engineers are committed to conducting rigorous, high-quality, and robust scientific inquiry, yet they embrace experimentation, learning from mistakes, and exploring innovative ideas to achieve their goals.Basis thrives on collaboration, both internally and with external partners; thus, we value team players who relish tackling challenges that surpass individual capabilities.Research FocusOur research under the MARA project is dedicated to forging new principles and technologies for modeling, abstraction, and reasoning in AI systems. The primary aim of MARA is to reveal principled methodologies for how intelligence constructs, refines, and applies world models through interactive experimentation.For this position, we specifically seek experts in Reinforcement Learning & Planning who can push the boundaries of model-based RL, exploration strategies, optimal control, and Bayesian optimization. You will develop agents capable of learning efficient policies in intricate, partially observable environments by utilizing structured world models.

About BasisBasis is a pioneering nonprofit organization specializing in applied AI research, dedicated to two interrelated goals.The primary objective is to comprehend and develop intelligence. This entails establishing the mathematical foundations of reasoning, learning, decision-making, understanding, and explanation; as well as creating software that embodies these principles.The secondary goal is to enhance society's capacity to tackle complex challenges. This involves broadening the scale and complexity of the problems we can address today and, more importantly, accelerating our future problem-solving capabilities.To realize these ambitions, we are constructing a new technological base inspired by human reasoning and fostering a collaborative organization that prioritizes human values.About the RoleAs a Research Engineer in Operations at Basis, you will be instrumental in developing internal tools, automation, and measurement systems that significantly enhance researcher productivity and operational efficiency. Your work will involve creating tools that eliminate hours of manual tasks, automating proposal and CRM workflows, and offering analytics to guide strategic decisions as Basis expands.We seek individuals who are technically adept and possess a deep understanding of research workflows, enabling them to pinpoint high-impact automation opportunities. An ideal candidate has experience in converting research concepts into reliable code, building automation systems powered by LLMs, and designing user-friendly tools for researchers. Your contributions will range from researcher productivity enhancements to GTM automation and analytics infrastructure.This position is vital to Basis's growth strategy, transforming operations from manual to automated processes that facilitate scalable growth with sustainable results.We are looking for innovative thinkers who are technically accomplished and eager to explore foundational concepts. Our research engineers strive to develop high-quality, robust tools, unafraid to experiment, learn from mistakes, and explore unconventional ideas to achieve their goals.Basis thrives on collaboration, both internally and with our partners; we seek individuals who are passionate about empowering others to achieve milestones they couldn't accomplish alone.

About BasisBasis is a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to applied AI research, driven by two interlinked objectives.The first goal is to comprehend and construct intelligence. This involves establishing the mathematical foundations of reasoning, learning, decision-making, understanding, and explanation, alongside developing software that embodies these principles.The second objective is to enhance society's capacity to tackle complex challenges. This entails broadening the range, complexity, and scope of problems we address today, while importantly expediting our future problem-solving capabilities.To realize these ambitions, we are establishing a novel technological foundation inspired by human reasoning, as well as a unique collaborative organization that prioritizes human values.About the RoleAs a Research Engineer on the Platform team at Basis, you will propel research methodologies forward and package them into modular components for reuse by others. Your responsibilities include developing core technology modules (such as ChiRho, Effectful, Weighted), enhancing research-backed features for commercial platforms, and ensuring that research advancements lead to tangible impacts—both commercially and socially.We are seeking individuals who can merge research excellence with engineering precision. The ideal candidate has a background in both published research and production code, possesses the ability to translate experimental techniques into solid implementations, and thoughtfully approaches software architecture to facilitate others in building upon your contributions. You will identify high-impact research challenges aligned with Basis's mission and guide them from conception to concrete execution.This position is distinct from Operations Research Engineers (who concentrate on internal tools) as it emphasizes advancing research methods for platform and commercial applications. You will collaborate on Core Tech Module Teams and contribute to research that shapes the technological bedrock of Basis.We value individuals who excel at technical tasks and are unafraid to delve into foundational concepts. Our research engineers strive for thorough, high-quality, robust science and engineering, while embracing experimentation, learning from mistakes, and exploring unconventional ideas to achieve their goals.Basis thrives on collaboration, both internally and with our external partners; we seek individuals who enjoy working collectively on challenges that exceed individual capabilities.

About BasisBasis is a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to applied AI research, driven by a dual mission.Firstly, we aim to deepen our understanding and development of intelligence. This involves establishing the mathematical foundations of reasoning, learning, decision-making, understanding, and explanation, along with creating software that embodies these principles.Secondly, we strive to enhance society’s capacity to tackle complex challenges. This means broadening the scale and complexity of the problems we can address today, while also accelerating our future problem-solving capabilities.To realize these aims, we are constructing an innovative technological framework inspired by human reasoning and fostering a collaborative organization that prioritizes human values.About the RoleAs a Research Scientist at Basis, you will play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of the theoretical, mathematical, and computational principles underlying intelligence.Our Research Scientists possess key characteristics:Outstanding technical expertise—strong mathematical and computational foundations.A creative builder’s mindset—capable of designing, constructing, and refining complex systems based on foundational principles.Commitment to scientific rigor—engaging in high-quality, robust scientific inquiry without hesitance to experiment, learn from mistakes, and explore unconventional ideas.At Basis, collaboration is key, both within our teams and with external partners. We seek individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to tackle challenges that transcend individual capabilities.Programming Languages Research ScientistsThis role is tailored for experts in the design, implementation, and analysis of programming languages. You will assist in the design and implementation of the foundational computational reasoning systems under development at Basis.Key focus areas of programming languages research include compiler design, partial evaluation, program analysis, abstract interpretation, and program transformation. This work is conducted within the context of constructing reasoning systems, leading to engagement with topics such as probabilistic programming, automatic differentiation, and SAT/SMT solvers.Expectations:Possess a PhD (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field.

About BasisBasis is a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to applied AI research, pursuing two interconnected goals.Our primary objective is to understand and create intelligence. This involves formulating the mathematical foundations of reasoning, learning, decision-making, understanding, and explanation, while developing software that embodies these concepts.The second goal is to enhance society’s capacity to solve complex challenges. We aim to broaden the scope, intricacy, and variety of challenges we can address today, and crucially, to expedite our ability to tackle future problems.To realize these objectives, we are constructing an innovative technological base inspired by human reasoning, and fostering a collaborative organizational culture that prioritizes human values.About the RoleAs a Research Scientist on the MARA (Modeling, Abstraction, and Reasoning Agents) initiative, you will be instrumental in developing computational theories of scientific reasoning in the realms of robotics and embodied intelligence. Your work will push the boundaries of world modeling, reinforcement learning, program synthesis, and robotic control, enabling systems to learn, reason about, and engage with the physical world.We are seeking outstanding researchers with a strong background in Program Synthesis & Neuro-symbolic Methods. The ideal applicant will have a robust publication record in esteemed venues, blending theoretical expertise with practical implementation skills, and a passion for building systems that emulate scientific learning—hypothesizing, experimenting, and modeling the workings of the world.In this role, you will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address fundamental inquiries: How can agents learn causal models through interaction? How do we connect high-level reasoning with low-level control? How can we produce interpretable, verifiable control programs instead of opaque policies?At Basis, we value collaboration, both within our team and with external partners; we seek individuals who thrive in teamwork on significant challenges that require collective effort.

Research Operations Coordinator HoneyBook is the premier AI-driven business management platform tailored for service-oriented entrepreneurs. Our innovative tools are designed to empower independent professionals, facilitating everything from lead generation to client connections, project bookings, and seamless payment management. The integration of AI into our workflows enables entrepreneurs to concentrate on their craft while confidently scaling their businesses. Since our inception in 2013, we have fostered over 25 million client relationships and processed upwards of $12 billion in transactions, assisting independent businesses in achieving accelerated and smarter growth. Our workplace culture is underpinned by five core values that guide our actions. We promote collaboration, constructive feedback, individual ownership, and a commitment to continuous growth. We recognize that experience manifests in diverse ways—some of which may not appear on a resume. If you flourish in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment and possess relevant experience, we encourage you to apply. This position operates in a hybrid capacity, requiring three in-office days each week in our New York location. Mission We seek a Research Operations Coordinator to play a pivotal role in refining the research processes at HoneyBook. In this capacity, you will have the opportunity to manage and enhance our research repository, help establish new programs, and optimize processes that amplify the Research team's influence across the organization. Your contributions will be essential in providing structure, clarity, and momentum to the broader User Research team's initiatives. Success in this position hinges on your clear communication, meticulous attention to detail, and adept problem-solving skills to manage multiple tasks while maintaining an overarching perspective. Your efforts will directly lead to more proactive research, dependable outcomes, and well-organized research experiences for participants and internal teams, whether remote or in-person. You will join a close-knit, supportive, and deeply customer-centric research team that values curiosity, craftsmanship, and operational excellence. We champion growth, learning, and ownership, and we support each other in enhancing our skills and impact daily.

About the FellowshipPostdoctoral Fellowships at Basis provide a unique opportunity for distinguished researchers to advance their expertise in the field of computational intelligence. This encompasses areas such as reasoning, learning, and decision-making. Fellows will collaborate closely with Basis Research Scientists and esteemed Principal Investigators (PIs) from leading academic institutions.About BasisBasis is a nonprofit organization dedicated to applied AI research, driven by two interdependent goals.Our primary aim is to understand and develop intelligence. This involves establishing the mathematical foundations of reasoning, learning, decision-making, comprehension, and explanation; and creating software that embodies these principles.Secondly, we strive to enhance society's capability to tackle complex problems. This entails broadening the scope and complexity of challenges we can address today and, crucially, expediting our future problem-solving abilities.To fulfill these objectives, we are constructing a new technological framework inspired by human reasoning and fostering an innovative collaborative organization that prioritizes human values.How it WorksPostdoctoral Fellows at Basis are jointly mentored and funded by Basis and partner PIs from academic institutions. Fellows will divide their time between Basis and their academic PI's lab, functioning as part of a jointly advised postdoctoral program.Our established partner PIs include: Nada Amin (Harvard), Kevin Ellis (Cornell), Armando Solar-Lezama (MIT), Youssef Marzouk (MIT), and Tom Silver (Princeton).Each Fellow is paired with a mentor from Basis, chosen to align with their research interests and aspirations.Potential Basis mentors possess a wealth of expertise in various fields, ensuring a tailored and enriching mentorship experience.

Join Spotify as a Senior Engineer on the User Platform team, where you will be integral in shaping user experiences for millions. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, driving innovation and enhancing the platform's capabilities.

About BasisBasis is a pioneering nonprofit organization specializing in applied AI research, dedicated to achieving two synergistic objectives.The first objective is to comprehend and develop intelligence. This encompasses establishing the mathematical foundations of reasoning, learning, decision-making, understanding, and explanation; subsequently, we construct software that embodies these principles.The second objective is to enhance society's capacity to tackle complex issues. This involves broadening the scope, intricacy, and variety of challenges we can address today, while also accelerating our future problem-solving capabilities.To fulfill these ambitious goals, we are creating a robust technological foundation inspired by human reasoning, alongside a collaborative organization that prioritizes human values.About the RoleWe are in search of a Technical Program Manager who possesses a deep passion for program management and is eager to propel ambitious research initiatives. In this role, you will be the crucial link connecting our researchers, engineering teams, leadership, and external partners, requiring both technical acumen and project management skills.

As a Staff Product Researcher at Duolingo, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our product strategies and enhancing user experiences. You will leverage your expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods to drive insights that inform product decisions. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure that our educational tools meet the diverse needs of our global learners.

About BasisBasis is a pioneering nonprofit organization focused on applied AI research, driven by dual objectives.Our first goal is to comprehend and construct intelligence. We endeavor to lay down the mathematical principles defining reasoning, learning, decision-making, understanding, and explanation, while also developing software that embodies these principles.The second aim is to enhance society's capability to tackle complex challenges. We strive to broaden the scale, complexity, and diversity of problems we can address today, and more critically, to hasten our capacity to resolve future challenges.To fulfill these ambitions, we are creating an innovative technological foundation inspired by human reasoning, alongside a collaborative organization that prioritizes human values.About the RoleAs a Data Engineer on the Platform team at Basis, you will be responsible for constructing reliable data pipelines featuring comprehensive provenance and quality controls. You will curate documented datasets for training and evaluation while ensuring that our data infrastructure scales effectively. Your work will encompass both platform-specific data needs and cross-project data coordination, minimizing redundancy and fostering shared datasets.We are in search of technically proficient individuals who regard data quality as paramount. The ideal candidate has experience with machine learning data pipelines, understands the complete lifecycle from raw data to model training and evaluation, and approaches data provenance, lineage tracking, and quality assurance with rigor. You will blend software engineering best practices with a profound understanding of data systems and machine learning requirements.This role operates across both the Platform and Research teams, working on infrastructure that supports our commercial offerings and internal research initiatives. You will play a vital role in scaling Basis's data operations to support medium-scale models, ensuring data governance as we cater to external clients, and building systems that researchers can rely on for reproducible experiments.We seek individuals who are committed to executing high-quality, robust data engineering while remaining open to iteration, learning from real-world usage, and exploring diverse approaches to achieve excellence.At Basis, collaboration is key—both internally and with our external partners. We value those who enjoy laying the groundwork for solving grand challenges that extend beyond individual efforts.