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Founded by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg to help solve society's challenges through technology and grantmaking in education, health, and community needs.

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of Edu Graph, an innovative knowledge graph platform that will revolutionize educational technology. This role sits at the intersection of education and cutting-edge technology, focusing on building a large-scale, open knowledge graph that contains comprehensive educational ontology, including curriculums and standards.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on a project that will directly impact the future of education technology. As the technical lead for Edu Graph, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable data pipelines, optimizing graph database infrastructure, and creating APIs that enable educational technology partners to integrate with the platform seamlessly.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in knowledge graph development, graph databases (particularly Neo4j), and data pipeline construction. Strong programming skills in Python or Java are essential, along with experience in cloud infrastructure and distributed systems. The role requires both technical leadership and collaborative skills, as you'll be working with cross-functional teams of engineers, data scientists, and education experts.

CZI offers a competitive compensation package with a base salary range of $214,000 - $321,000 for the Redwood City location, along with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching, annual benefits for housing or other life needs, and relocation support. The position is hybrid, allowing for flexibility while maintaining collaborative opportunities with the team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a technical leader who is passionate about education and wants to make a lasting impact on how educational content is organized and delivered. You'll be at the forefront of applying AI and knowledge technologies to transform education, working with a mission-driven organization that's committed to building a more inclusive, just, and healthy future for everyone.

Staff Software Engineer position at CZI to lead development of Edu Graph, an innovative knowledge graph platform for educational content.

Staff Software Engineer - Knowledge Graph (Edu Graph)

A philanthropic organization founded by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg focused on education, science, and community building.

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), founded in 2015 by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg, is seeking a Staff UX Researcher to join their AI for Developer Tools team. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of educational technology through AI innovation. The position combines deep user research expertise with AI development, focusing on creating tools that will help educators leverage technology more effectively in the classroom.

The role requires an experienced researcher who can lead complex research initiatives around AI developer tools and their integration into CZI's education technology platform. You'll be responsible for designing research strategies, conducting mixed-methods studies, and working closely with AI engineers to create intuitive developer experiences. The position offers the chance to work at the intersection of technology, education, and social impact.

CZI's approach to philanthropy sets it apart, combining technology with grantmaking to create meaningful educational solutions. Since 2015, they've been working to improve education through research-based practices and innovative tools. The organization is now exploring AI's potential to scale research-backed educational practices, making this role particularly timely and impactful.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $184,000 to $276,000 for the Redwood City location, along with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching, flexible annual benefits, and various family-support programs. CZI's commitment to diversity and inclusion makes it an ideal workplace for those passionate about making a difference in education through technology.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced UX researcher who wants to contribute to meaningful social change while working with cutting-edge AI technology in education.

Staff UX Researcher position at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative leading AI developer tools research to improve educational technology.

Staff UX Researcher - AI Developer Tools

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative was founded by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg in 2015 to help solve some of society's toughest challenges — from eradicating disease and improving education to addressing the needs of our local communities.

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) is seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer for their Education Initiative. This role is part of the AI Explore pod, tasked with exploring new ideas and technologies to apply AI to education. The ideal candidate will combine expertise in AI/ML with a willingness to engage in conversations about future developments.

Key Responsibilities:
- Use fine-tuning and RAG to focus LLMs on the education space
- Investigate and propose new systems combining deep learning with reasoning engines and knowledge-based systems
- Develop and deploy multi-modal AI systems for teachers and students
- Collaborate with expert partners to explore new applications for AI technology

Requirements:
- Masters or PhD in computer science (focus on machine learning & data analytics) or equivalent industry experience
- 2-3 years of experience developing and applying machine learning methods
- Demonstrated experience building and training AI/ML models and developing deep learning methods
- Technical fluency in AI, machine learning, operations research, data integration, or computer science
- Ability to work in a highly interactive and cross-functional collaborative environment

CZI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous employer match on 401(k) contributions
- Annual benefit for various life needs (housing, student loan repayment, childcare, etc.)
- CZI Life of Service Gifts for supporting causes close to employees
- Paid time off for volunteering
- Funding for select family-forming benefits
- Relocation support for employees moving to the Bay Area

The role is based in Redwood City, CA, with a hybrid work model requiring onsite presence a few days a week. CZI is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Join CZI to apply cutting-edge AI technology to education and make a significant impact on society's toughest challenges.

Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to apply AI in education, developing innovative systems and collaborating with experts.

Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Education

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join their Science team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an outstanding technical leader to contribute to CZI's mission of accelerating scientific progress through technology.

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of building an AI-powered virtual cell web-based platform to help scientists explore the molecular underpinnings of human health and disease. You'll tackle complex challenges involving the integration of diverse and federated datasets to advance AI research, and translate research outcomes into actionable insights on the platform.

Your responsibilities will include driving architecture design and delivery of the distributed web-based platform, providing technical leadership to the engineering team, and working closely with Product Managers, AI researchers, and Scientists to implement cutting-edge solutions. You'll be instrumental in building software applications such as Virtual Cells, CZ CELLxGENE, CryoET Data Portal, and CZ ID.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of expertise in designing, building, and scaling distributed systems and big data applications. You should have strong experience with cloud platforms, distributed systems, databases, and programming languages like Java, JavaScript, or Python. A passion for building software applications as a platform and exposure to AI/ML applications is crucial.

CZI offers a competitive salary range of $241,000 - $362,000 for this Redwood City, CA-based role, along with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching, annual benefits for various life needs, paid volunteer time off, and more.

Join CZI in their mission to build a more inclusive, just, and healthy future for everyone by applying your technical expertise to accelerate scientific discovery and innovation.

Senior Staff Software Engineer role at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, building AI-powered platforms to accelerate scientific research in health and disease.

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