Research Scientist: Energy Based Models

Astera California, United States of America
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  • Technical Depth: Preferred: PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Neuroscience, Physics, or a related quantitative field. We are always open to considering exceptional candidates, even those with non-traditional educational histories.
  • Theoretical Rigor: Strong foundations in deep learning, graphical models, and information theory.
  • Coding Proficiency: Expert-level skills in deep learning frameworks (PyTorch/JAX), with a focus on clean, reproducible research code.
  • AGI Mindset: A demonstrated interest in the "big questions" of AI—robustness, generalization, and common-sense reasoning.
  • Curious About the Brain: A genuine passion for exploring the computational and architectural principles of the mammalian brain.
  • Startup DNA: Ability to thrive in a lean, fast-paced environment where you have high autonomy and a direct influence on research direction.