Location: Fully remote, open to applicants worldwide
Experience: 5+ years
Salary: USD 125,000–200,000 (paid in USD or local equivalent)
Epoch AI
Epoch AI is a nonprofit global research institute investigating trends in AI development—such as the latest compute advances, data scarcity, and model progress—to build public-facing databases and dashboards. Their mission is to help society and policymakers grasp AI’s evolution.
Role
This ‘Expression of Interest’ invites candidates with diverse backgrounds to shape the Data Lead role around their strengths.
Why Apply?
- Make a big impact: Own data that drives public understanding of AI.
- Work with top thinkers: Collaborate with experts in AI forecasting and research.
- Remote and global: Join a mission-driven, flexible, and inclusive team.
Responsibilities
- Dataset leadership: Develop schema and systematic pipelines from scratch—identifying new AI model data, hardware, datacenter info, etc.
- Data stewardship: Ensure accuracy, completeness, and ongoing update of datasets that power Epoch’s website tools and visualisations.
- Documentation & processes: Transform ad‑hoc data flows into robust, repeatable systems with clear documentation and quality control.
- Contractor management: Recruit, onboard, and oversee data contractors for manual tasks—ensuring alignment with project goals.
- AI-driven pipelines: Build and maintain LLM‑assisted data pipelines for efficient data collection—balancing automation with accuracy.
Requirements
- Detail-oriented and systematic—committed to building scalable, error-resistant systems.
- Proactive and dependable—owning and driving projects to successful delivery.
- Experienced in data-led projects—such as data engineering, data products, or data science (5+ years preferred).
- Technically adept—quick learner, able to collaborate deeply with researchers and engineers.(If you don’t meet all criteria but are strong in some, you’re encouraged to apply.)
Benefits
- Flexible, remote-first: Work from anywhere with flexible hours.
- Competitive global salary: USD 125–200 k with local currency options.
- Visa sponsorship: Available for US/UK hires; H‑1B cap‑exempt nonprofit.
- Health & insurance: Coverage varies by country, plus pension/life benefits.
- Time off: 30 days PTO + unlimited personal/sick leave + up to 6 months parental leave.
- Budget for tools & development: Invest in equipment and learning.
- Retreats & travel: 3 staff retreats annually + conference support.
- Office access: Use Berkeley, CA facilities (gym, meals, workspace).
- Inclusive culture: Strong commitment to diversity and flexible time overlap with UTC and UTC−8.
Learn more about Epoch AI
Explore Epoch AI’s work through their Website, Blog, Podcast, and LinkedIn
Meet the team!
Robi Rahman, Data Scientist
Natalia Martemianova, Associate Data Analyst
Tom Adamczewski, Machine Learning Engineer
Want to support their mission? You can make a contribution here.
Apply
Send your CV/resume via the Epoch AI careers page (linked below). No formal cover letter needed—just professional details.
Application Notes
- Rolling applications—apply anytime.
- No cover letters or headshots—only relevant professional info.
- Submit in English.
- Email careers@epoch.ai if unsure about hiring eligibility.