AI Tutor - STEM Specialist (Full-Time, Part-Time) - xAI

About xAI

xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. As an AI Tutor - STEM Specialist, you will be instrumental in enhancing the capabilities of our cutting-edge technologies by providing high-quality input and labels using specialized software. Your role involves collaborating closely with our technical team to support the training of new AI tasks, ensuring the implementation of innovative initiatives. You'll contribute to refining annotation tools and selecting complex problems from advanced STEM fields where your expertise can drive significant improvements in model performance. This position demands a dynamic approach to learning and adapting in a fast-paced environment, where your ability to interpret and execute tasks based on evolving instructions is crucial.

The AI Tutor - STEM Specialist role is a remote, temporary position that will last up to 6 months in duration. Both full time and part time positions are available.

What you'll do:

• Use proprietary software applications to provide input/labels on defined projects.
• Support and ensure the delivery of high-quality curated data.
• Play a pivotal role in supporting and contributing to the training of new tasks, working closely with the technical staff  to ensure the successful development and implementation of cutting-edge initiatives/technologies.
• Interact with the technical staff to help improve the design of efficient annotation tools.
• Choose problems from STEM fields that align with your expertise, focusing on areas like advanced mathematics, physics, or computer science where you can confidently provide detailed solutions and evaluate model responses.
• Regularly require you to interpret, analyze, and execute tasks based on given instructions.

Key Qualifications:

• Must be either an IMO medalist (or similar competition medalist) or possess a Master's or PhD in a STEM-related field (Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, etc) .
• Proficiency in reading and writing, both in informal and professional English.
• Strong research skills, and the ability to navigate various information resources, databases, and online resources are essential.
• You display outstanding communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational capabilities.
• Solid reading comprehension skills combined with capacity to exercise autonomous judgment even when presented with limited data/material.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possesses research experience with at least one publication in a reputable journal or outlet.
• Has previous AI Tutoring experience.
• Teaching experience (as a professor, teacher, or tutor).

You may be a good fit:

• You possess experience in technical writing, journalism, or a professional writing setting.
• A strong passion for and commitment to technological advancements and innovation. 

Location and Hourly Expectations

• Available to work evenings and weekends occasionally, as the schedule varies depending on team operational needs.
• This is a fully remote position. For full time roles, team members are expected to work from 9:00am - 5:30pm PST for the first two weeks of training and 9:00am - 5:30pm in their own timezone thereafter.

Compensation and Benefits