Vmax seeks exceptional talent to contribute to an applied research lab developing AI systems capable of open-ended learning. The role is intended for candidates whose strongest contribution may not fit existing positions but who demonstrate unusually strong ability, agency, and ambition. Applicants should show clear evidence of exceptional potential to help advance AI systems beyond the limits of learning from human expertise.
About Vmax
Vmax is an applied research lab developing AI capable of open-ended learning. We are building systems to exceed humans in all capacities by optimizing beyond the local maxima of learning from human expertise.
About the roleVmax is always interested in exceptional people who can help us build AI systems capable of open-ended learning. This application is for candidates whose strongest contribution may not fit neatly into one of our current roles, but who have clear evidence of unusually strong ability, agency, and or ambition.
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