Research Scientist/Engineer
Astera InstituteCalifornia, United States
Posted February 25, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Astera Institute is dedicated to driving significant positive impact through entrepreneurial innovation. The company incubates high-leverage ideas in their early stages, focusing on overlooked areas and investing in founders who can create systemic change. Astera's approach emphasizes efficiency and scalability, aiming to generate a cascading effect of good.
Job Description
We are seeking a Research Scientist/Engineer to develop the foundational principles of Artificial General Intelligence. You will be tasked with developing brain-like world models and collaborating with neuroscientists and software engineers to translate abstract mathematical frameworks into scalable systems.
Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Neuroscience, Physics, or a related quantitative field
- Strong foundations in deep learning, graphical models, and information theory
- Expert-level skills in deep learning frameworks (PyTorch/JAX)
- Ability to thrive in a lean, fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Opportunity to contribute to fundamental research without pressure to align with revenue goals or product roadmaps
- Collaborative culture with high autonomy and direct influence on research direction