AI2Allen Institute for AI
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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 150 of the world’s best scientific and engineering talent in the field of AI, attracting individuals of varied interests and backgrounds from across the globe. 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.

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"There are bright, talented people in lots of organizations. Put them on a mission they care about, and you've got a potent cocktail for success and impactful contributions. That's why the vision and leadership at the heart of AI2 are key ingredients that make us thrive."

Ronan Le Bras
Research Scientist
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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

Stay happy and healthy with our excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits.

401k

Let your hard-earned money work even harder for you with a 50% employer match.

Visa Sponsorship

Not in the US? Not a problem to work with us.

Family Leave

Family comes first at AI2. Spend extra time with the newest addition to your family on us.

Paid Vacation

Time off to enjoy yourself wherever you want to go.

Free Snacks

Plenty of goodies and drinks to keep your brain moving.

Wellness

We offer monthly massages, a gym stipend and kayaks, paddle boards & bikes for rental to keep you at your best.

Catered Meals

We offer nutritious lunch 4 days a week and breakfast every Friday.

Learning & Development

We cover courses, conferences and books- grow your career and your mind.

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

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