AE Studio is an LA-based company focused on increasing human agency, primarily by making the imminent AGI future go well. Our team consists of the best developers, data scientists, researchers, and founders. We do all sorts of projects, always of the quality that makes our clients sing our praises. 

We’ve worked with Samsung, Walmart, Berkshire Hathaway, and other large, important entities you’ve probably heard of.  Our work environment is fantastic for aspiring coders, calculators, and entrepreneurs.  Also, we have neither VC, nor PE, nor other acronyms funding us.  We have a weird business model where we sell our work for a profit and use those profits to pay people (I told you it was weird!). We then reinvest those profits into our promising research on AI alignment and our ambitious internal skunkworks projects. We previously sold one of our skunkworks for some number of millions of dollars.

We have made a name for ourselves in cutting-edge brain computer interface (BCI) R&D, and we are making a name for ourselves in our research and policy efforts on AI alignment. We want to optimize for human agency, if you feel similarly, please apply to support our efforts. Data scientists will have the opportunity between client projects to work on important alignment research, with the opportunity to potentially have your research project prioritized if particularly promising.

ABOUT YOU

• Experience with ML or alignment research
• You care about AI alignment, and are optimistic in humanity’s capacity to problem solve and safely navigate accelerating AI capabilities and have an awesome future
• Eager to use AI and automate everything you do
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
• Proven data science experience–primary or equal contributor, multiple smaller projects, management of stake-holders.
• Experience working with / building / training deep learning-based computer vision or NLP models or LLMs
• Lots of experience with Python
• Experience calling AI models’ APIs via REST or client libraries
• Growth mindset. Excited about learning new things and solving difficult problems
• Demonstrated ability to work independently/autonomously
• Track record for breaking down complex problems into manageable chunks for individual or team execution
• Full-time availability–but if you have cool side projects that increase human agency, we totally want you to keep working on it...we’ll even help!
• Ability to communicate effectively and work exclusively in English and communicate complex technical concepts clearly to a non-technical audience

BONUS POINTS FOR

• Experience with self-managed data science projects - show us your cool side hustles, especially if they increase human agency
• Experienced with software engineering best practices/software development background
• Agile experience (worked with Kanban, Scrum, Extreme Programming)
• JavaScript / Node.js experience
• Experience managing clients and client relationships
• Experience in startups
• Being in LA to work in person from our amazing office

Salary range is from $120K to $220K per year for people based in California. 

Not in the range? That's fine, you can still apply, and our team may fit you in a more senior position that we're not actively hiring right now, but we are growing fast and may have other openings soon.

EQUITY

Working at AE means receiving equity in our client projects and in Skunkworks ventures. The equity is priced at $0 when granted for tax reasons, but AE invests millions into these projects. Equity comes from reduced margins on client work and internal funding. You get a real stake in the things you help build.

The longer you stay, the more value you create and the more equity you receive. If you leave on good terms, you can retain 20% of your equity by staying engaged. If you spin out a Skunkworks venture, you retain 100%.

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

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

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

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

ABOUT YOU

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

Required Skills and Experience

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

Bonus Points for

• Self-managed projects: Ideally something that you helped develop from zero and shipped to real users.
• Startup experience: You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy taking on new challenges.
• Client relationship management: Experience managing clients and delivering excellent results.
• Passion for AI alignment: You care deeply about humanity’s future and want to help navigate the challenges of advancing AI.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Remote-first culture: Work from anywhere, or join us in one of our offices.
• Flexible schedules: We care about outcomes, not micromanagement.
• Competitive pay: Regular performance-based raises and a diversified employee equity program.
• Opportunities for growth: Work on cutting-edge R&D and propose projects that could become our next skunkworks focus.
• Supportive environment: A team that collaborates, mentors, and shares knowledge.
• Perks: Health insurance, free lunches (at the office), weekly knowledge-sharing talks, and an annual team retreat.

Salary range is from $120K to $220K per year for people based in California. 

Not in the range? That's fine, you can still apply, and our team may fit you in a more senior position that we're not actively hiring right now, but we are growing fast and may have other openings soon.

EQUITY

Working at AE means receiving equity in our client projects and in Skunkworks ventures. The equity is priced at $0 when granted for tax reasons, but AE invests millions into these projects. Equity comes from reduced margins on client work and internal funding. You get a real stake in the things you help build.

The longer you stay, the more value you create and the more equity you receive. If you leave on good terms, you can retain 20% of your equity by staying engaged. If you spin out a Skunkworks venture, you retain 100%.

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

ABOUT THE ROLE

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

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

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

ABOUT YOU

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

Required Skills and Experience

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

Bonus Points for

• Self-managed projects: Ideally something that you helped develop from zero and shipped to real users.
• Startup experience: You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy taking on new challenges.
• Client relationship management: Experience managing clients and delivering excellent results.
• Passion for AI alignment: You care deeply about humanity’s future and want to help navigate the challenges of advancing AI.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Remote-first culture: Work from anywhere, or join us in one of our offices.
• Flexible schedules: We care about outcomes, not micromanagement.
• Competitive pay: Regular performance-based raises and a diversified employee equity program.
• Opportunities for growth: Work on cutting-edge R&D and propose projects that could become our next skunkworks focus.
• Supportive environment: A team that collaborates, mentors, and shares knowledge.
• Perks: Weekly knowledge-sharing talks, an annual team retreat, and much more.

EQUITY

Working at AE means receiving equity in our client projects and in Skunkworks ventures. The equity is priced at $0 when granted for tax reasons, but AE invests millions into these projects. Equity comes from reduced margins on client work and internal funding. You get a real stake in the things you help build.

The longer you stay, the more value you create and the more equity you receive. If you leave on good terms, you can retain 20% of your equity by staying engaged. If you spin out a Skunkworks venture, you retain 100%.

About us

AB InBev is the leading global brewer and one of the world’s top 5 consumer product companies. With over 500 beer brands, we’re number one or two in many of the world’s top beer markets, including North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

About AB InBev Growth Group

Created in 2022, the Growth Group unifies our business-to-business (B2B), direct-to-consumer (DTC), Sales & Distribution, and Marketing teams. By bringing together global tech and commercial functions, the Growth Group allows us to fully leverage data and drive digital transformation and organic growth for AB InBev around the world.

In addition to supporting well known global beer brands like Corona, Budweiser and Michelob Ultra, the Growth Group is home to a robust suite of digital products including our B2B digital commerce platform BEES, on-demand delivery services Ze Delivery and TaDa Delivery, and table top beer keg PerfectDraft.

We are an exceptional team, focused on understanding and supporting consumer and customer needs, harnessing new technology, and scaling growth opportunities.

About BEES

BEES, our ambition is – and always will be – to put customers at the heart of everything we do. Making their lives easier and their businesses more profitable. Through our B2B e-commerce and SaaS platform, we bring the power of digital to small and medium-sized retailers and the companies that service them, unlocking new growth opportunities for all. With offices in São Paulo and Campinas, we encourage our team to participate in major events and significant meetings throughout the year.

The Team: BEES is the team driving AI strategy at BEES by building end-to-end products to serve our teams, customers, and partners across the globe. The organization is a cross-functional blend of AI/ML teams from Applied Research and Machine Learning Engineering to Machine Learning Platform Product Management. Together, the team is responsible for building the tools and products needed to deliver world-class AI/ML capabilities. 

As a member of the BEES Fintech Data Science team, you will develop data-driven solutions for credit risk, underwriting, portfolio optimization, pricing, and decisioning systems that operate at scale and directly impact real-time credit decisions.

What you'll do:

• Be part of a high-impact fintech data science team building ABIs credit models, credit decisioning systems, and ML-powered infrastructure that drive billions of dollars in credit transactions annually for millions of users worldwide.
• Design, develop, and deploy statistical and machine learning models across the full lifecycle — from research and experimentation to production — with a focus on credit risk, underwriting, portfolio optimization, and experimentation.
• Write a substantial amount of production-grade code while conducting deep analytical and statistical research, translating theory into practical improvements in live credit systems.
• Lead and contribute to experimentation and model evaluation (offline analysis, simulations, and online tests), ensuring models are robust, explainable, and aligned with regulatory, risk, and business constraints.
• Work with industry-leading technologies and modern ML platforms, building scalable modeling and data workflows that operate reliably at global scale.
• Collaborate closely with exceptional engineers, product managers, analysts, and business stakeholders.
• Continuously explore and adopt state-of-the-art methods in statistics, machine learning, and optimization, raising the technical bar and shaping best practices across the fintech data science organization.

What you'll need:

• Strong foundation in mathematics and statistics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field; Master’s preferred; PhD a plus.
• Experience or strong familiarity with experimentation frameworks, model validation, and rigorous evaluation, ideally in high-stakes decision systems.
• Proven ability to apply machine learning and statistical models in production, balancing accuracy, stability, explainability, and real-world constraints.
• Proficiency in Python for analysis, modeling, and production workflows; experience with distributed data processing (e.g., Spark / PySpark) is a plus.
• Experience with modern ML development practices, including version control, CI/CD, and reproducible research and modeling workflows.
• Strong proficiency using AI coding agents and developer tools in a controlled, thoughtful, and production-oriented way to accelerate development without compromising quality.
• Creative, curious, and independent thinker who challenges assumptions, proposes novel approaches, and reasons deeply about complex systems.
• Excellent communication skills, able to clearly explain complex models and results to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What We Offer:

• Performance based bonus*
• Attendance Bonus* 
• Private pension plan
• Meal Allowance
• Casual office and dress code
• Days off*
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Medicines discounts
• WellHub partnership
• Childcare subsidies
• Discounts on Ambev products*
• Clube Ben partnership
• Scholarship*
• School materials assurance
• Language and training platforms
• Transport allowance

*Rules applied

Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action:

AB InBev Growth Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The following fields are optional, but anticipate the information for your registration*.

Remember: your data will never be used as elimination criteria in selection processes. With them, AB InBev Growth Group is able to analyze diversity and reduce biases in selection processes. We want to contribute to changing this reality by being an inclusive company. 

For more information: www.abinbev.com 

About Us

Nu was born in 2013 with the mission to fight complexity to empower people in their daily lives by reinventing financial services. We are one of the world’s largest digital banking platforms, serving millions of customers across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia.

About the role

At AI Core, we are scaling the impact of our AI initiatives to become the primary driver of Nubank’s most critical decision systems. We are seeking an Lead Machine Learning Engineer (Applied AI Scientist) to lead high-impact research projects that bridge the gap between state-of-the-art AI and production-grade financial systems. You will be responsible for solving complex, ambiguous problems using Deep Learning and Foundation Models, ensuring our architectures are scalable, efficient, and driving measurable business results.

As an Applied AI Scientist (MLE), you’re expected to:

1. Research Execution & Technical Leadership (Complexity & Autonomy)

• Lead and execute complex applied research initiatives independently, focusing on building and optimizing architectures (e.g., Transformers, GNNs) that can be deployed across critical use cases like Credit, RecSys, GenAI, and real-time inference.
• Address difficult and ambiguous modeling problems that require coordination across various stakeholders (Data, Infra, Product), delivering innovative solutions with a clear focus on medium-term impact.
• Bridge the gap between research and production by designing architectures that respect MLOps constraints, ensuring models are optimized for latency, interpretability, and cost-efficiency.

1. Strategic Impact & Collaboration (Impact)

• Develop and deliver innovative solutions that address project-level challenges, focusing on pushing the latest platform and AI research improvements into downstream production models.
• Actively participate in cross-functional collaborations, ensuring that research outputs are seamlessly integrated into Nubank's decision-making engines.
• Establish technical standards within the AI Core team for experimentation, model evaluation, and code quality, inspiring peers to raise their performance.

1. Mentorship & Function Contribution (Function Contribution)

• Serve as a technical mentor for senior engineers and researchers, providing guidance on deep learning fundamentals, problem formulation, and research methodology.
• Actively contribute to the function's growth by participating in mandatory activities like hiring (interview panels) and leading internal task forces to improve our ML lifecycle.
• Contribute to thought leadership by participating in research collaborations or internal papers that align with Nubank’s strategic goals.

What are we looking for?

• Professional Experience: 5-7+ years in applied AI/ML, with a proven track record of delivering research-driven systems into production environments
• Technical Mastery:
  • Deep expertise in Deep Learning architectures (Transformers, Multimodal, or GNNs).
  • Strong coding skills in Python and proficiency with frameworks like PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow.
  • Solid understanding of MLOps and the constraints of deploying models at scale.
• Problem Solving: Sophisticated skills in ML problem formulation and the ability to navigate uncertainty when data is messy or unavailable.
• Communication: Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical peers and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring alignment and buy-in.
• Analytical Capacity: Experience with large-scale experimentation and A/B testing to validate research hypotheses.

Our Benefits

• Chance of earning equity at Nubank
• Food/ Meal Card (Vale-Refeição and/or Vale Alimentação)
• Public Transportation Commuting Benefit (Vale-Transporte)
• NuCare – Psychological, Financial and Legal Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• NuLanguage – Language Course Program
• Nucleo - Our learning platform of courses
• Extended Parental Leave
• Daycare Allowance
• Parental Consultancy
• Work-from-home Allowance
• Gym Partnerships
• 30 days of paid vacation
• Relocation Assistance Package, if applicable

Work Model for this Role

Hybrid 2-3 times/week: Our hybrid work model brings us to the office at least twice a week, on strategic days designed to maximize team connection and collaboration. For more details, visit https://building.nubank.com/nu-hybrid-work-model/

About the Role

As a Data Scientist, you will join the AI Models team at Weni by VTEX, a business unit of VTEX. You will be responsible for researching, developing, and improving machine learning models that power our conversational agents and multi-agent systems. You are driven by curiosity and impact, transforming complex data into tangible improvements in user experience and product performance.

What you will do

• Research, design, and implement machine learning models to improve the performance of conversational agents and multi-agent systems.
• Analyze large datasets to extract insights that guide model improvements and product decisions.
• Work closely with engineers and product managers to bring AI models from prototype to production. 
• Continuously evaluate model performance and iterate based on real-world usage and feedback.
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover hidden structures, anomalies, and relationships in data, informing hypothesis generation and experimental design for conversational AI systems. 

Who you are

• Strong foundation in Statistics.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Experience using Git for code version control.
• Hands-on experience with scikit-learn, pandas, and other data-related frameworks.
• Knowledge of Deep Learning.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) for storage, pipelines, and deployment.
• Monitoring performance, drift, and data quality in production.
• Critical thinking, curiosity, and proactive problem-solving.
• Clear communication (oral, written, and visual) and collaborative teamwork.
• Familiarity with GenAI/LLMs (prompt engineering, fine-tuning, hallucination evaluation).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields.

About VTEX

VTEX (NYSE: VTEX) is the composable and complete commerce platform that delivers more efficiency and less maintenance to organizations seeking to make smarter IT investments and modernize their tech stack. Through our pragmatic composability approach, we empower brands, distributors, and retailers with unparalleled flexibility and comprehensive solutions, enabling them to invest solely in what provides a clear business advantage and boosts profitability. VTEX is trusted by 2,400 global B2C and B2B customers, including Carrefour, Colgate, Motorola, Sony, Stanley Black & Decker, and Whirlpool, having 3,400 active online stores across 43 countries (as of FY ended on December 31, 2024).

Founded in the year 2000, VTEX has a history of being unstoppable. Completely against the odds, VTEX is leading a high-tech industry and positioned above market giants. We are building an extraordinary future with more than 1,300 employees scattered across 25 locations in 16 countries in Latin America, North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.vtex.com.

At VTEX, you will work in a challenge-driven environment and collaborate with amazing peers. If you are powerful individually, join us, and we will be unstoppable together.

About Weni by VTEX

Weni by VTEX is a business unit of VTEX dedicated to enterprise customer experience solutions powered by artificial intelligence, designed for brands and retailers.

With the Weni Platform, we redefine sales and post-sales journeys through hyperautomation and the smart integration of data into conversational channels, delivering faster, more personalized, and more efficient experiences for consumers.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance with national coverage provided by VTEX;
• Language development incentive program (English, Spanish, Portuguese);
• Flexible meal allowance;
• Extended parental leaves;
• Flexible work schedule and remote-first culture;
• Financial assistance to build your work-from-home setup;
• Wellness program;
• Budget for Development.