JOBS
We are hiring for the following positions:
Applied Data Scientist
At Maximal Learning, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on children's education by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence. Our AI product is designed to assist children and students with their learnings, providing them with personalized support and guidance. Making learning interactive, fun and engaging for all learning styles and abilities.
Job description:
We are seeking a talented and passionate Applied Data Scientist to join our team of DS pioneers and play a pivotal role in developing the AI behind our educational platform.
You will be working at the forefront of AI technology, shaping the future of education and helping children thrive academically.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a project with a meaningful purpose, collaborate with cutting-edge technologies, and be an integral part of a team dedicated to improving children's lives.
Responsibilities:
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Language Model Expertise: Leverage your expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to fine tune LLMs, perform prompt engineering, develop agents, train machine learning models to solve NLP tasks using BERT, and continuously enhance our AI system capabilities.
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Research: Dedicate about 20% of your time to staying up-to-date with the latest scientific papers and conducting experiments to advance our AI models.
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Production-Grade Code: Develop robust, production-grade code in Python, accounting for about 80% of your role, ensuring that our AI system functions seamlessly and efficiently.
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Model Fine-Tuning: Fine-tune LLMs to optimize their performance for educational purposes, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and effectiveness in assisting students.
Your future tasks might be:
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Fine tune LLMs: be ready to get your hands in the LLM mud to produce SOTA AI models.
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Benchmarking: Create benchmarks and conduct comparative analyses of multiple LLMs to identify the most suitable models for our educational platform.
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Information Extraction: Develop information extraction tools to extract relevant educational content and insights from various sources.
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Evaluation Methods: Design and implement evaluation methods for conversations between our AI system and students to continuously assess and improve our models.
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Human-in-the-Loop Integration: Collaborate with our team to integrate human feedback loops for enhancing our AI models, ensuring a personalized and adaptive learning experience for students.
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Data Mining: Utilize data mining techniques to gather valuable insights from educational data, enabling data-driven improvements to our platform.
Why Join Us?
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Meaningful Impact: By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to directly contribute to a product that improves the lives of children with different educational needs, making a positive impact on their academic journey.
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Key Player: You will be a vital part of our team, playing a pivotal role in the development of our AI system, and directly influencing its effectiveness.
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Cutting-Edge Technologies: Work with the latest AI technologies, including Large Language Models, NLP, and machine learning, allowing you to stay at the forefront of the field.
Qualifications:
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A minimum of 3 years of experience as an Applied Data Scientist, with a strong focus on solving NLP tasks using Python.
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Proven experience working with Large Language Models.
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Strong programming skills and the ability to develop production-grade code.
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A passion for education and a commitment to improving learning outcomes for children.
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Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
If you are a highly motivated applied data scientist with a passion for innovation and education, and you are excited about the opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives, we encourage you to apply.
Join us in shaping the future of education with AI. Together, we can empower students to succeed academically and build a brighter future.
At Maximal Learning, we value diversity, excellence, and a culture of openness and collaboration. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, and where our employees can learn, grow, and make a difference. If you share our values and are passionate about using technology to transform education, we would love to hear from you! Join our startup as one of the first employees and be part of a team that is changing the future of learning.
Job location: Israel
Founding Learning Scientist
Maximal Learning is a recently founded and well-funded educational startup with a mission to transform the way students learn and build life-long skills. We believe that every student deserves an engaging and personalized learning experience that helps them reach their full potential.
As Founding Learning Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in leveraging learning science principles to shape and enhance our product. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a passionate team, work closely with esteemed academic and industry experts, and drive meaningful change in the education landscape.
Responsibilities:
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Lead the integration of learning science principles into the design and development of our learning platform, ensuring the highest standards of educational effectiveness.
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Collaborate closely with a panel of academic and industry experts to incorporate cutting-edge research findings into the learning experience.
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Establish strong partnerships with leading researchers and educational institutions to stay at the forefront of learning science advancements.
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Drive data-driven decision-making by overseeing the acquisition and analysis of relevant data to train our AI algorithms and continuously improve the platform.
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Develop and implement robust evaluation methodologies to objectively measure the efficacy of our software and its impact on student outcomes.
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Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to the learning and development team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
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Stay abreast of the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in learning science, leveraging this knowledge to drive innovation and improve our product.
Qualifications:
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Advanced degree in Learning Sciences, Educational Psychology, or a related field, with a strong understanding of relevant learning theories and principles.
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Proven experience in applying learning science principles to the design and development of educational products or software.
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Track record of working collaboratively with academic experts, researchers, and industry professionals to incorporate their insights into product development.
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Proficiency in leveraging data and analytics to drive decision-making and measure the effectiveness of learning interventions.
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Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage cross-functional teams effectively.
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex concepts into actionable insights and build consensus among stakeholders.
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Passion for education, learning science, and making a positive impact on student outcomes.
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Previous experience in an educational technology or startup environment is highly desirable.