Research Scientist: Hierarchical RL Agents
Astera InstituteCalifornia, United States
Posted February 25, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Astera Institute is a startup focused on developing Artificial General Intelligence technology.
Job Description
We are seeking brilliant researchers to join us in developing the foundational principles of Artificial General Intelligence, focusing on hierarchical RL agents, and bridging the gap between biological intelligence, computational theory, and building at scale.
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), with a focus on clean, reproducible research code
Benefits
- Open science publication models
- Open source code releases
- Free open access
- Impact measurements based on uptake