Location UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA US

Description The Bakar Institute of Digital Materials for the Planet (BIDMaP) is an institute in UC Berkeley’s new College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS), bringing together AI, machine learning and data science with the natural sciences to address the planet’s most urgent challenges. BIDMaP is focused on developing new techniques in AI that will enhance and accelerate discovery in experimental natural sciences and development of novel materials to address planetary challenges. To this end, BIDMaP promotes collaboration between world-renowned AI/ML experts, chemists, physicists and other physical scientists. By combining cutting-edge chemistry with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics, BIDMaP is reimagining how materials can be designed and optimized for clean energy, clean air, clean water, advanced batteries, and sustainable chemical production.

ABOUT POOLSIDE

In this decade, the world will create Artificial General Intelligence. There will only be a small number of companies who will achieve this. Their ability to stack advantages and pull ahead will define the winners. These companies will move faster than anyone else. They will attract the world's most capable talent. They will be on the forefront of applied research, engineering, infrastructure and deployment at scale. They will continue to scale their training to larger & more capable models. They will be given the right to raise large amounts of capital along their journey to enable this. They will create powerful economic engines. They will obsess over the success of their users and customers.

poolside exists to be this company - to build a world where AI will be the engine behind economically valuable work and scientific progress.

ABOUT OUR TEAM

We are a remote-first team that sits across Europe and North America and comes together once a month in-person for 3 days and for longer offsites twice a year.

Our R&D and production teams are a combination of more research and more engineering-oriented profiles, however, everyone deeply cares about the quality of the systems we build and has a strong underlying knowledge of software development. We believe that good engineering leads to faster development iterations, which allows us to compound our efforts.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You would be working on our pre-training team focused on building out our distributed training of Large Language Models and major architecture changes. This is a hands-on role where you'll be both programming and implementing LLM architectures (dense & sparse) and distributed training code all the way from data to tensor parallelism, while researching potential optimizations (from basic operations to communication) and new architectures & distributed training strategies. You will have access to thousands of GPUs in this team.

YOUR MISSION

To train the best foundational models for source code generation in the world in minimum time and with maximum hardware utilization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow the latest research on LLMs and source code generation. Propose and evaluate innovations, both in the quality and the efficiency of the training
• Do LLM-Ops: babysitting and analyzing the experiments, iterating
• Write high-quality Python, Cython, C/C++, Triton, CUDA code
• Work in the team: plan future steps, discuss, and always stay in touch

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience with Large Language Models (LLM)
• Deep knowledge of Transformers is a must
• Knowledge/Experience with cutting-edge training tricks
• Knowledge/Experience of distributed training
• Trained LLMs from scratch
• Coded LLMs from scratch
• Knowledge of deep learning fundamentals
• Strong machine learning and engineering background
• Research experience
• Author of scientific papers on any of the topics: applied deep learning, LLMs, source code generation, etc. - is a nice to have
• Can freely discuss the latest papers and descend to fine details
• Is reasonably opinionated
• Programming experience: Linux, Strong algorithmic skills, Python with PyTorch or Jax, C/C++, CUDA, Triton
• Use modern tools and are always looking to improve
• Strong critical thinking and ability to question code quality policies when applicable
• Prior experience in non-ML programming, especially not in Python - is a nice to have

PROCESS

• Intro call with one of our Founding Engineers
• Technical Interview(s) with one of our Founding Engineers
• Team fit call with the People team
• Final interview with Eiso, our CTO & Co-Founder

BENEFITS

• Fully remote work & flexible hours
• 37 days/year of vacation & holidays
• Health insurance allowance for you and dependents
• Company-provided equipment
• Wellbeing, always-be-learning and home office allowances
• Frequent team get togethers
• Great diverse & inclusive people-first culture

About AIMATX

AIMATX is a Berkeley-based startup revolutionizing materials science by creating next-generation materials and molecules that power the future economy. Our AI-driven platform explores vast chemical spaces, predicts new materials and their properties, and accelerates discovery through intelligent, targeted experimentation. By reducing years of R&D to weeks, we are shaping the future of materials innovation;come join us!

AIMATX is built and guided by a world-class team at the intersection of science, AI and engineering. Our leadership includes Omar Yaghi (2025 Nobel Prize), Fernando Perez inventor of Jupyter/IPython, alongside former CEOs of public companies and leading researchers in generative AI and autonomous experimentation. This ecosystem brings unmatched scientific depth, computational expertise, and entrepreneurial excellence to accelerate the future of discovery.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Computational Chemist / Materials Scientist to join our innovative team. You will apply your expertise in chemical and materials science R&D to develop sustainable, high-performance materials tailored to specific use cases. As part of our technical team, you will:

• Develop and apply AI-computational tools to predict novel material structures and properties.
• Design and implement machine learning algorithms to analyze large datasets and predict material behavior.
• Build AI-based methods for synthesis prediction of candidate materials.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate computational predictions into high-throughput experimental workflows.
• Incorporate experimental feedback into predictive models to improve accuracy within a closed-loop, self-improving platform.
• Analyze and visualize theoretical and experimental data, presenting insights to stakeholders and guiding research and product strategy.
• Work with data science experts to quantify and calibrate uncertainties across the predictive pipeline.
• Stay current with scientific advances and integrate relevant ideas into ongoing projects.
• Implement computational methods in a rigorously tested codebase deployed using modern software engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Machine Learning, Computational Chemistry, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics or a related field.
• Experience applying machine learning to scientific or structured data
• Proficiency with Python, GitHub workflows, testing, documentation, and continuous integration.
• Demonstrated leadership and project ownership in computational or ML-driven research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing modeling approaches, including physics-based atomistic modeling.
• Experience in polymer chemistry, ceramics, nanomaterials, or related areas.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences.

Soft Skills & Cultural Fit

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and a results-driven attitude.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative.
• Commitment to scientific rigor, innovation, and continuous learning.

Benefits & Perks

We offer a competitive salary with bonus potential and meaningful early equity. Compensation reflects experience, expertise and expected impact.

Additional benefits may include: - Flexible work arrangements and remote options. - Medical, dental, and vision coverage. - 401(k) with company matching. - Generous PTO and parental leave.

Equal Opportunity Statement

AIMATX is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or vet

Send your CV to theo.jaf@aimatx.ai

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, ranked 12th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, is recruiting four research fellows (post-doc) and two research associates (with master’s degree) in the following areas:

1. Image authentication (classifying whether an image is real, AI modified or generated)
2. Image and video watermarking
3. Video processing (event detection, object detection and summarization)
4. Biometrics (face recognition and soft biometrics)

The project aims to develop state-of-the-art methods and systems to address real-world challenges and risks from generative AI and massive real and AI generated images and videos.

The project starts on 1 March 2026, and the duration is 2 years and extendable.

We are seeking high quality researchers, like you to join our team to tackle the real-world challenges from generative AI. Your work may be able to deploy worldwide through our partners.

General Requirements:

• Excellent teamwork and verbal, written communication skills
• Preferably a strong publication record at top AI conferences or journals, such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, TPAMI, ICCV, TIP, TIFS, TMM and TBio
• Preferably publications related to the four areas
• Strong software implementation skills
• Ability and willingness to work some flexible hours

Applications:

Please email your CV and selected publications to adamskong@ieee.org AND xiaobao.guo@ntu.edu.sg with an email title "Application for Research Fellow / Research Associate, 2026".

More information about:

• Nanyang Technological University: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/
• PI of the project: https://personal.ntu.edu.sg/AdamsKong/
• The openings: https://personal.ntu.edu.sg/AdamsKong/Research%20fellow%20and%20Research%20Associate%20Openings.pdf

AI Engineer - Agentic AI for scientific workflows

Location: Boston (US) / Barcelona (Spain)

Position overview:

As an AI Engineer specialized in Agentic AI workflows, you will play a key role in building new verifiable workflows for science and engineering. Your responsibilities will include designing, prototyping, developing and testing our pipeline. You will also manage data curation, conduct benchmarking to evaluate performance, analyze reasoning flaws and propose solutions. Close collaboration with our dedicated cross-functional team - consisting of AI Engineers, Software Engineers, Physicists and AI scientists - will be essential to the success of the project.

Your mission:

• AI Development: Contribute to the development of novel AI reasoning models and architectures, focusing on advanced reasoning techniques and application to scientific fields where rigour and reliability are fundamental.
• Data & Benchmarking: Supervise dataset curation, run benchmarks, and analyze performance results to guide improvements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with a cross-functional team of engineers and scientists, collaborating on solving challenging problems at the intersection of AI, physics and engineering.
• Documentation and Reporting: Develop detailed technical documentation and present research findings to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Research & Publication: Contribute to cutting-edge research and publish results in top AI conferences and journals, helping advance the global AI research community whenever opportunities arise.

Key requirements:

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Physics or related field.
• 2+ years of experience, preferably in a mathematical, engineering, scientific, or technical setting.
• At least one year of experience in agentic AI applications
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
• Curiosity, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Excitement to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, thrives in ambiguity
• Personal interest in exploring most recent AI developments and keeping up to state of the art

Technical skills:

• Proficiency in Python
• Understanding of fundamental computer science principles
• Proficiency in agentic and deep learning frameworks
• Solid understanding of machine learning principles and architectures
• Fundamentals of statistics
• Hands-on experience with large language models
• Excellent research and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

• Proven excellence in relevant areas (e.g., awards, competition wins)
• Demonstrated curiosity and passion for AI (e.g., personal projects, outreach activities, hobby work) or proven contributions to open-source projects
• Proven ability to independently solve complex problems or lead challenging projects
• Academic or practical background in physics or other natural sciences
• Experience with good coding practices and software development standards
• Familiarity with recent AI pipelines and protocols e.g. MCP tools/servers

Join Shopify's Machine Learning Post-Grad Internship: Lead the Next Wave of AI Innovation in E-commerce

At Shopify, we're not just building models; we're redefining the e-commerce landscape with AI. As a Masters/PhD Research Intern, you'll engage with petabyte-scale data, leveraging cutting-edge ML/AI methods to develop and deploy models that impact millions. You'll push boundaries using technologies like LLM post-training, reinforcement learning, and model quantization.

Pair your research with real-world problems and data:

Engage in research that ties to real-world problems today that impact our merchants and customers worldwide.

Collaborate and Deliver:

Work side by side with engineers, applied scientists, and other teams to work with you on your research experiments or prototypes with the idea to get your work into production in the longer term.

Create and Learn:

Solve tangible problems that require longer-term research that require you to design, build, and deploy models. Do this in production or as a proof of concept.

Share and Grow:

Stay up to date with the latest techniques, learn trade-offs between models and techniques IRL and share with others at Shopify to make everyone better.

About You:

• You're pursuing or have completed a Master’s or Doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
• Your research experience spans areas like Machine Learning, Search, NLP, Recommendation Systems, Pattern Recognition, Agents, LLM or Gen AI.
• You have hands-on experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or equivalent.
• You're adept at translating insights into business recommendations and have experience with systems software or algorithms.
• You have a proven track record of building and shipping high-quality, reliable work.
• You excel in programming languages like Python, R, or MATLAB and can independently identify, design, and complete medium to large features.
• You have demonstrated experience through internships, work, conferences, papers, coding competitions, or open-source contributions.
• You enjoy solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions to determine the best path forward.

Our Internship Experience:

• Unique Matching Process: We pair you with teams where you'll thrive, aligned with both your skills and Shopify's needs.
• Flexible Work Environment: Post-onboarding, work in-office three days a week at your choice, coordinating with your Manager and Mentor for optimal team synergy.
• Legally Eligible: You must be authorized to work in Canada or the US for the internship duration. We don't offer immigration support for interns.
• Locations: Interns work from our offices in Bellevue, NYC, or Toronto. Relocation to the closest office is necessary if not already based there.

Application Essentials:

• Prepare Your Resume: Include it in your application.
• Complete All Application Questions: Ensure nothing is left unanswered.
• Engage with Assessments: If you advance, complete mandatory assessments to showcase your technical prowess.

Why Apply?

• Shape the future of e-commerce with cutting-edge AI solutions.
• Work in a dynamic, innovative environment that values creativity and experimentation.
• Enhance your skills with hands-on experience and professional growth opportunities.

Application timeline: Applications are open from Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - December 5, 2025.

At Shopify, we're not just offering internships; we're crafting the future. Join us, and let's build what's next.

London

Description - Bloomberg’s Engineering AI department has 350+ AI practitioners building highly sought after products and features that often require novel innovations. We are investing in AI to build better search, discovery, and workflow solutions using technologies such as transformers, gradient boosted decision trees, large language models, and dense vector databases. We are expanding our group and seeking highly skilled individuals who will be responsible for contributing to the team (or teams) of Machine Learning (ML) and Software Engineers that are bringing innovative solutions to AI-driven customer-facing products.

At Bloomberg, we believe in fostering a transparent and efficient financial marketplace. Our business is built on technology that makes news, research, financial data, and analytics on over 35 million financial instruments searchable, discoverable, and actionable across the global capital markets.

Bloomberg has been building Artificial Intelligence applications that offer solutions to these problems with high accuracy and low latency since 2009. We build AI systems to help process and organize the ever-increasing volume of structured and unstructured information needed to make informed decisions. Our use of AI uncovers signals, helps us produce analytics about financial instruments in all asset classes, and delivers clarity when our clients need it most.

We are looking for Senior AI Engineers with expertise and a passion for Information Retrieval, Search technologies, Natural Language Processing and Generative AI to join our AI Experiences team. Our teams are working on exciting initiatives such as:

-Developing and deploying robust Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, curating high-quality data for model training and evaluation, and building evaluation frameworks to enable rapid iteration and continuous improvement based on real-world user interactions. -Designing and implementing tools that enable LLM-powered search agents to effectively handle complex client queries, shaping Bloomberg's generative AI ecosystem, and scaling these innovative solutions to support thousands of users. -Leveraging both traditional ML approaches and Generative AI to prototype, build, and maintain high-performing, client-facing search and streaming applications that deliver timely and relevant financial insights. -Building robust APIs to facilitate search across diverse collections of data, ensuring highly relevant results and maintaining system stability and reliability.

You'll have the opportunity to: -Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and engineers, to integrate AI solutions into client facing products , enhance analytical capabilities and improve user experience. -Architect, develop, and deploy production-quality search systems powered by LLMs, emphasizing both ML innovation and solid software engineering practices. -Continuously identify areas for improvement within our search systems, proactively experiment with new ideas, and rapidly implement promising solutions—even when improvements rely purely on engineering without direct ML involvement. -Design, train, test, and iterate on models and algorithms while taking ownership of the entire lifecycle, from idea inception to robust deployment and operationalization. -Stay at the forefront of research in IR, NLP, and Generative AI, incorporating relevant innovations into practical, impactful solutions. -Represent Bloomberg at industry events, scientific conferences, and within open-source communities.

UK

Research Engineer - Novel AI applications and Next Generation Hardware

Mission: You will join the hardware team with the goal of supporting novel application areas and AI modes beyond current use cases. Responsibilities include researching the evolving landscape of AI applications and models, analyzing underlying model architectures, and building implementations on Groq. Further responsibilities include analyzing mappings to existing and future hardware, modeling performance, and working cross-functionally with the hardware design team on novel hardware features e.g. functional units, numeric modes, interconnect, system integration, etc to unlock novel application areas for Groq. There will be opportunities to participate in a wider range of R&D activities, either internally or externally with key Groq partners.

Responsibilities & opportunities in this role: AI application and model research Performance modeling Cross-functional work with hardware and software teams Next generation hardware architecture development Support internal and outward-facing R&D

Ideal candidates have/are: Strong foundation in computer science Experience with AI models and applications Knowledge of LLMs and other Gen AI applications Strong foundation in computer architecture and computer arithmetic Python and common ML frameworks such as PyTorch & TensorFlow Experience with performance analysis / modelling Problem solving mindset

Nice to Have: Experience with scientific computing & HPC Experience in optimizing applications on specialized accelerators (GPU, FPGA, or other custom accelerators). Experience with compiler tools and MLIR. Experience in delivering complex projects in a fast-moving environment.

Attributes of a Groqster: Humility - Egos are checked at the door Collaborative & Team Savvy - We make up the smartest person in the room, together Growth & Giver Mindset - Learn it all versus know it all, we share knowledge generously Curious & Innovative - Take a creative approach to projects, problems, and design Passion, Grit, & Boldness - no limit thinking, fueling informed risk taking

Compensation: At Groq, a competitive base salary is part of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes equity and benefits. For this role, salary range is determined by your location, skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks. Compensation for candidates outside the USA will be dependent on the local market.

This position may require access to technology and/or information subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, as well as applicable local laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To comply with these requirements, candidates for this role must meet all relevant export control eligibility criteria.

Pinely is a privately owned algorithmic trading firm specializing in high-frequency and mid-frequency trading. We’re based in Amsterdam, Cyprus, and Singapore, and we’re experiencing rapid growth. Pinely is a high-frequency algorithmic trading firm based in Amsterdam. We develop robust and adaptive strategies across diverse markets and actively support the Olympiad movement; many team members are award-winning mathematicians, researchers, and engineers.

Researchers work in a fast-paced HFT environment where ideas quickly reach production. They are supported by a strong infrastructure team enabling large-scale experiments and reliable deployment. Our flat structure encourages autonomy, creativity, and direct impact. We value an informal, idea-driven culture.

We are opening a position for a Junior Deep Learning Researcher in our Amsterdam office.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research in AI, machine learning, and related quantitative fields
• Develop and experiment with modern deep learning architectures
• Analyze large, unstructured, noisy datasets
• Collaborate with developers and researchers on optimizing trading strategies
• Explore new methods and technologies to improve research outcomes

Requirements:

• Publications in ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR, CVPR, ICCV
• Degree in mathematics, physics, computer science, or another quantitative field (or expected within a year)
• Knowledge of ML, probability theory, and statistics
• Strong Python skills
• Some C++ experience
• Practical experience with modern DL architectures
• Background in working with large noisy datasets

What we offer:

• High base salary with substantial biannual bonuses
• Relocation package to Amsterdam with flexible terms
• Flexible workflow and schedule
• Team of top mathematics and programming competition winners
• Cutting-edge hardware, strong engineering support, and fast idea implementation
• Internal training, comprehensive health insurance, sports reimbursement, and biannual corporate events

Open positions in Mathematical, Statistical and Computational aspects of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

The Faculty of Mathematics and the Institute for Mathematical and Computational Engineering (IMC) from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC) are offering up to two full-time professor positions at the assistant or associate level. The successful candidate will have a joint appointment between the Faculty of Mathematics and the IMC. We welcome applications from highly qualified candidates with a track record of excellent research and a solid commitment to excellence in teaching and supervision. This position is intended for those researchers interested in advancing the mathematical, statistical and computational aspects of modern artificial intelligence, machine learning and its applications. Candidates conducting research in areas including pure and computational mathematics, mathematical modeling, statistics, optimization, and theoretical computer science, that exhibit a convincing path towards AI research are also encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching courses at the Institute for Mathematical and Computational Engineering and the Faculty of Mathematics. The typical teaching load is three semester-long courses a year, at the graduate or undergraduate level, split between the two academic units. Command of Spanish is not required for applying; however, the selected candidate is expected to start teaching in Spanish in at most two years. Applicants who do not speak Spanish will receive support from the University to learn the language adequately. To support the initial academic career stages, the incorporation of Assistant Professors can benefit from an initial reduction of the teaching load and a starting fund. The applicant position and salary will be adjusted, according to the policies and regulations at UC, on the applicant starting date. These will be determined according to the previous experience of the candidate. UC is committed to the values of diversity regarding origin, gender, and ethnicity to build a more diverse and inclusive community. For the current call, women are especially encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS

Applications are received through MATHJOBS platform at the link https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/27675 or can be sent by email at vacancysearch.imc@uc.cl. The documentation submitted must include at least:

• Cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Publication list.
• Research statement.
• Teaching statement.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation, with ideally at least one of them referring to the teaching experience.

The deadline for the applications is December 16th, 2025. Queries can be made by email to Prof. Cristóbal Rojas at vacancysearch.imc@uc.cl.

VISA

If selected for a position, a foreigner without permanent residency in Chile or applying from abroad will need to request a visa in the consulate of their country of origin to be incorporated as academic staff at UC Chile.

Further information about IMC and the Faculty of Mathematics can be found at https://imc.uc.cl and www.mat.uc.cl.