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AI2 is a non-profit focused on contributing to AI research and engineering efforts intended to benefit the common good. Join us to tackle an extraordinary set of scientific and engineering challenges.
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Our Team

AI2 employs over 200 team members across many fields and disciplines, attracting talented individuals interested in applying their skills at the forefront of AI for good. AI2 prides itself on the diversity and collaboration of its team members, who work together to foster a results-oriented approach to complex challenges in AI.

These days, I'm disinclined to invest in completely open-ended research. I've learned that creativity needs tangible goals and hard choices to have a chance to flourish. - Paul Allen
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Working at AI2

We work on a wide variety of challenges in the AI space, from fundamental research to user-focused applications that apply cutting edge AI techniques to real-world problems.

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Researchers

Research scientists at AI2 have the opportunity to drive high-impact results via both goal-oriented research and their own creative approaches. AI2’s research organization is a diverse, multinational team with a range of backgrounds and expertise including NLP, machine learning (including deep learning), machine reading, large-scale inference, and computer vision.
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Engineers

AI2 engineers solve hard problems while enjoying a dynamic, small company atmosphere. Working alongside our team of world-class researchers, our engineering team builds the infrastructure we need to to make a significant impact in the field of Artificial Intelligence. If you like working with algorithms and distributed computing while pushing the boundaries of human knowledge, AI2 could be a great fit for you.
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Interns

Our interns join AI2 for 3-6 months, and leave having made substantial research and engineering contributions. Interns take on a significant project and work closely with an AI2 mentor. Interns at AI2 hit the ground running and leave with improved research and engineering skills and often publishable results or open-source contributions.
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Young Investigators

Young Investigators is a postdoctoral program offering unique benefits. The program will enable you to balance working collaboratively on an AI2 project while pursuing an independent research agenda.
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Predoctoral Young Investigators

Predoctoral Young Investigators is a program that offers predoctoral candidates the opportunity to prepare for graduate-level research through partnership with strong mentors, participation in cutting edge research, and co-authorship of papers at top venues. This program aims to position candidates for successful entry into a top graduate program.

Meet Some of the Team

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"While there are many reasons to highlight why AI2 is a great place to work, undoubtedly the best part is the people who work here. Everybody's passion and dedication for AI2's mission is infectious. Oh–the free grapes are great too."

Michael Schmitz
Senior Director of Engineering
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Our Core Values

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Impact

Our mission is to build AI for the common good. We aim to produce breakthrough research and tools that move the needle in AI, empower the research community, and benefit society.

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Accountability

We take an efficient, results-oriented approach to our work. We define ambitious, timely goals and continually measure our success against them.

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Transparency

We are clear and forthright with our team about our actions, our decisions, and the goals of our institute. We produce and share new research, tools, and resources openly with the wider world. We support open science.

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Collaboration

We proactively develop diverse teams with a wide range of perspectives and skills to cultivate the best possible ideas. We build relationships with outside research groups and organizations to collectively elevate the field of AI and achieve the broadest possible impact.

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Our Perks

Medical

To make staying healthy as simple and accessible as it can be, we offer a multitude of excellent programs at low or no cost to team members.

401(k)

Let your hard-earned money work even harder for you. We offer a 50% employer match with a 3-year vesting schedule.

Visa Sponsorship

Need a visa? We are happy to assist you with a wide variety of work visas.

Time Off

Generous time off, including vacation, personal time, sick time, and even a week off for the holidays.

Catered Meals & Free Snacks

Plenty of goodies and drinks to keep your brain moving.

Wellness

Dozens of company-sponsored resources for physical and mental wellness, including a monthly reimbursement for your gym memberships, classes, equipment and so much more!

Training & Development

We invest in your development both internally, with a paid LinkedIn Learning membership, and externally, with paid conferences, certifications, and books.

Tuition Reimbursement

Interested in furthering your education? We offer a generous tuition reimbursement program.

Remote & Hybrid Work Options

AI2 offers a variety of positions for eligible team members who wish to work partially or fully remotely.

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“Please join us to tackle an extraordinary set of scientific and engineering challenges. Let’s make history together.”
— Oren Etzioni, Founding CEO

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The AI2 Incubator helps entrepreneurs create AI-first startups.

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