Computer Science & Machine Learning Fellow

About this role

Please note: This is a fully remote contract opportunity, with an estimated duration of 6 months with the opportunity to be extended. To be eligible, you must have authorization to work in the country you reside in. About the Program The Human Frontier Collective (HFC) Fellowship brings together top researchers and domain experts to collaborate on high-impact work that are shaping the future of AI. As an HFC Fellow, you’ll apply your academic and professional expertise to help design, evaluate, and interpret advanced generative AI systems—while gaining exposure to cutting-edge research and working alongside an interdisciplinary network of leading thinkers. What You'll Do Collaborative Work Get invited to engage in high-impact projects with our partnered AI labs and platforms. Design and review advanced deep learning problems while analyzing and critiquing complex ML code and AI-generated PyTorch implementations. Apply expert judgment on GPU performance, profiling, and hardware-aware architecture and scaling trade-offs. HFC Community Beyond the work, you’ll become part of a supportive, interdisciplinary network of innovators and thought leaders committed to advancing frontier AI across domains. Contribute to Research Publications Collaborate with Scale’s research team to co-author technical reports and research papers—boosting your academic visibility and professional recognition. Who Should Apply Education : Advanced degree (PhD or higher) in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Applied Math, AI/ML, or a related field. Deep Learning Experience : Hands-on experience building and fine-tuning deep learning models in PyTorch, including architectures like Transformers, CNNs, and diffusion models. GPU & Optimization : Familiarity with GPU performance and optimization, including memory management, CUDA kernels, and profiling tools. Code Review : Skilled at analyzing research-level model code and giving clear, actionable feedback. Communication : Able to clear