Job Title: Job Title: Sr. Applied Scientist / AI Engineer / Data Scientist / Research Intern
Location: Seattle (US), Shanghai (China), Remote
Company Overview:
Squirrel Ai Learning is a trailblazer in the K12 AI domain, recognized as a unicorn company for its innovative integration of artificial intelligence in education. In 2019, Deloitte acknowledged Squirrel Ai Learning as one of the top 10 rapidly growing AI enterprises globally. The company has received numerous accolades, including the MIT Review TR50 Smartest Company in China Award and the 'Ram Charan Management Practice Award' from Harvard Business Review. With over 24 million students and $150 million in headquarters revenue in 2023, Squirrel Ai Learning's influence extends worldwide, highlighted by case studies from Stanford Graduate School of Business and features in The Wall Street Journal and MIT.
Job Description:
Squirrel Ai Learning's R&D teams are seeking talented individuals for the roles of Sr. Applied Scientist, AI Engineer, Data Scientist, and Research Intern to advance our AI-driven personalized learning technologies. These positions are integral to our mission of transforming education by delivering adaptive, AI-driven learning environments.
Sr. Applied Scientist:
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement advanced algorithms for LLM, AI agents, multimodal GNN, knowledge graphs, time series analysis, causal analysis, NLP, CV, and recommendation systems.
- Apply cutting-edge AI technologies to real-world educational applications.
- Collaborate with AI Engineers and product teams to innovate and enhance our AI-driven products and services.
Requirements:
- PhD (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related AI field.
- Deep understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and large models, with proficiency in frameworks like PyTorch.
- Extensive experience in AI applications or research (at least one first-author paper in a top AI conference/journal).
AI Engineer:
Responsibilities:
- Develop, optimize, and iterate on AI/LLM/Agent systems.
- Deploy and maintain machine learning, deep learning, and large model systems to support business objectives.
- Optimize AI systems for performance and scalability.
Requirements:
- MS with 2+ years of AI software development experience.
- Proficiency in Java/C++/Python with strong coding standards.
- Familiarity with common machine learning, deep learning, and large models.
Data Scientist:
Responsibilities:
- Collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data to identify patterns and trends.
- Produce data analysis reports and provide insights to drive business growth.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform data-driven decision-making.
Requirements:
- MS with 2+ years of experience in data analysis.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, and/or R.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to produce independent data analysis reports.
- Ability to drive business growth through data insights.
Research Intern:
Responsibilities:
- Conduct cutting-edge research for LLM, AI agents, multimodal GNN, knowledge graphs, time series analysis, causal analysis, NLP, CV, and recommendation systems.
- Publish research papers in top-tier AI conferences/journals (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, KDD, TPAMI, TKDE).
- Freedom to work onsite or remotely and start at any time.
Requirements:
- PhD student in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related AI field.
- Deep understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and large models, with proficiency in frameworks like PyTorch.
- Extensive experience in AI applications or research (at least one first-author paper in a top AI conference/journal).
How to Apply:
If you are interested, please send your resume/CV to qingsongwen@squirrelai.com
Compensation and Benefits:
Equity Grants:
- Equity grants are provided as part of the compensation package.
Welfare:
Health Insurance:
- Comprehensive coverage (medical, dental, vision) with 100% premiums covered for employees.
Life and Disability Insurance:
- Coverage for life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability, with 100% premiums covered for employees.
401(k) Retirement Plan:
- Safe harbor match: 100% match on the first 1% of compensation deferred, and 50% match on the next 5% of compensation.
Health Savings Account (HSA)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA):
- Employee pre-tax contributions.
About R&D at Squirrel Ai Learning:
Squirrel Ai Learning has R&D centers in both the US (Seattle) and China (Shanghai). Our flagship technology, the world’s first all-subject Large Adaptive Model (LAM), launched in January 2024, revolutionizes personalized learning. LAM combines adaptive intelligence with multi-modal agents, significantly improving performance in knowledge acquisition, information input, and communication. This strategic approach has boosted question accuracy rates from 78% to 93%. At Squirrel Ai, we focus on personalized learning, utilizing unique knowledge and MCM (Mode of Thinking, Capacity, Methodology) graphs to tailor educational experiences to each student's personality, strengths, and special talents. Beyond academics, we also emphasize emotional intervention to cultivate a love for learning.
