About the job
About Basis
Basis is a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to applied AI research, driven by dual objectives that enhance each other.
Our primary focus is to understand and construct intelligence. This encompasses establishing the fundamental mathematical principles of reasoning, learning, decision-making, comprehension, and explanation, alongside developing software that embodies these principles.
Secondly, we aim to empower society to tackle complex challenges. This involves broadening the scale, complexity, and scope of problems we can currently address and, crucially, accelerating our future problem-solving capabilities.
To realize these ambitions, we are establishing an innovative technological framework inspired by human reasoning and fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes human values.
About the Role
As a Research Engineer, you will play a vital role in advancing Basis’ mission by converting research concepts into accurate, robust, and scalable high-quality code.
We are looking for technically proficient individuals who are enthusiastic about delving deep into foundational concepts. Our research engineers are committed to conducting rigorous, high-quality science, unafraid to experiment, learn from mistakes, and explore innovative ideas.
Basis thrives on collaboration, both within our team and with external partners. We seek individuals who enjoy tackling challenges greater than they can manage alone.
Machine Learning Research Engineer Focus Areas
This position is aimed at experts in machine learning engineering. Key areas of focus include:
Probabilistic programming and statistical inference
Deep learning
Causal inference
Program synthesis and analysis
ML Ops and systems engineering
These areas will be explored in the context of developing reasoning systems. Research engineers will also engage with topics including programming language design and implementation, automatic differentiation, and SAT/SMT solvers.

