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# Associate, AI and Advanced Computing at jobs

- **Company:** jobs
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Compensation:** $120k–$150k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-07-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/schmidt-entities/b888ae70-a334-4241-aa94-94238646ec33

## Job description

Schmidt Sciences is a nonprofit organization founded in 2024 by Eric and Wendy Schmidt that works to accelerate scientific knowledge and breakthroughs with the most promising, advanced tools to support a thriving planet. The organization prioritizes research in areas poised for impact including AI and advanced computing, astrophysics, biosciences, climate, and space—as well as supporting researchers in a variety of disciplines through its science systems program.

About the AI & Advanced Computing Center (“AI Center”) The AI Center at Schmidt Sciences is a grantmaking and research group that views AI as a transformative force for scientific discovery and societal progress. Over the next decade, we aim to support key researchers who are working to make AI systems competent, trustworthy, reliable, and able to effectively partner with human scientists on the next generation of discovery. We will also make selected distinctive investments in beneficial AI areas where philanthropy has a unique advantage. By supporting enabling infrastructure, foundational research, and targeted programs in science disciplines, the AI and Advanced Computing Center will create the conditions for AI-enabled discovery to achieve its promise.

The AI Center currently has three focus areas:

1. AI for Science – using AI to improve how scientists generate hypotheses, conduct experiments, analyze data, and produce new knowledge – and do this in a way that specifically accelerates the discovery process.
2. Science of AI – understanding and controlling AI systems to mitigate and manage potential risks from advanced AI. Improve AI reliability and performance in areas of limited commercial interest and market failure. Existing programs include AI2050 and Science of Trustworthy AI.
3. Beneficial AI – providing scientific foundations and datasets for understanding the larger human impacts of AI. This includes selected high-impact grantmaking, such as our programs to use AI to accelerate humanities research, and to quantify the impact of AI on the labor market.

## The Role

The Associate will join the growing Center team to support existing and emerging grantmaking programs. Initially, they will support the strategic and operational necessities of the growing AI and Advanced Computing team. This role would be responsible for the following elements of the Center's work. The specific work would be developed jointly by the Associate and their manager and may change from time to time.

## Key Responsibilities

- Workflow Management: Support the full lifecycle of the grant process, from proposal intake to final reporting. This includes supporting the selection process through SurveyMonkey Apply, updating application materials, and external facing resources.
- Proposal Evaluation: Review applications for compliance and general programmatic fit. Identify, on-board and coordinate external reviewers to scientifically evaluate the caliber of proposals.
- Applicant Communications: Communicate with nominators and applicants throughout the selection process, including soliciting nominations, requesting proposals and providing feedback.
- Selection and Assessment Coordination: Assist in the logistics of the selection process for potential awardees, including scheduling interviews and creating review materials.
- Community Support: Serve as a point of contact for the grantee network, ensuring they have the resources needed to attend convenings and submit reports.
- Event Logistics: Support the planning of convenings and workshops by developing relevant programming, managing RSVPs, travel logistics, and materials preparation.
- Awardee Publicity and Communications: Develop and coordinate public-facing resources to communicate our awardees’ research and impact, in partnership with science writers.
- Evaluation Support: Compile data and materials used in project and program evaluations, in partnership with program staff.
- Project and Programmatic Evaluation: Develop evaluation criteria in partnership with program staff, and execute comprehensive evaluation processes for projects and programs.

Required Qualifications

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a related field are preferred but not mandatory (if the candidate demonstrates strong technical literacy.)
- Experience: 2–3 years of relevant work experience. Experience in operations, consulting, project management, or knowledge of AI academic research is a plus.
- Technical Fluency: Comfort with modern office suites (Google Workspace/Microsoft Office) is required. Proficiency in Excel/Sheets (pivot tables, complex formulas) and/or Airtable is highly desired.
- Organizational Superpower: Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple timelines and complex administrative processes without letting things slip through the cracks.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear summaries.
- Dynamic and Proactive Personality: Successful candidates will be proven problem-solvers and self-starters.
- Content Knowledge and Interest: Demonstrated interest in artificial intelligence and computer science are required

This is an exempt position.

Schmidt Sciences, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. We strive for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.

## About jobs

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Schmidt Futures is a philanthropic initiative that identifies and supports talented individuals and breakthrough ideas at the intersection of technology and science, having transitioned into Schmidt Sciences in 2024.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Non‑profit, part of the Schmidt Entities family managed by Hillspire, LLC)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2017 (Schmidt Futures); Schmidt Sciences founded in 2024
- **Founders**: Eric Schmidt and Wendy Schmidt

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Philanthropic grantmaking, scientific research support, talent development.
- **Target customers**: Researchers, scientists, technologists, and social entrepreneurs (B2B / institutional).
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To accelerate scientific knowledge and breakthroughs with advanced tools to support a thriving planet.

## Products & Services
- **Grantmaking & Fellowships**: Programs such as Rise (global talent initiative), the AI and Advanced Computing Institute, and the Schmidt Observatory System.
- **Research Support**: Funding for projects in AI, astrophysics, neuroscience, earth sciences, and other disciplines.
- **Talent Programs**: Initiatives like the Rise fellowship for young leaders and the AI Institute Fellow in Residence.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (privately funded by the Schmidt family).
- **Key Metric**: Total funding is undisclosed; the organization employs 135 people (‑15.6% YoY) and has funded 491 tracked awards with a field‑weighted citation impact of 3.4.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Eric and Wendy Schmidt (sole funders); partners include academic institutions and research organizations.
- **Growth Signals**: Transitioned from Schmidt Futures into Schmidt Sciences in 2024; headcount declined but remains active in high‑impact science (273 works since 2024). Open positions for space observatory (Lazuli) and AI compute infrastructure indicate expansion in aerospace and AI.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep philanthropic resources**: Backed by the Schmidt family’s substantial wealth, enabling long‑term, high‑risk projects.
- **Focus on frontier science**: Concentrates on AI, advanced computing, radio astronomy, and space observatories – areas with high barriers to entry.
- **Network effect**: Access to Schmidt Ocean Institute, The Schmidt Family Foundation, and other entities for cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Building the next‑generation space observatory (Lazuli), expanding the AI and Advanced Computing Institute, and scaling the Rise talent program.
- **Direction for growth**: Deepening investment in AI infrastructure and scientific computing; hiring for engineering roles in spacecraft GN&C, software systems, and compute infrastructure.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Mission‑driven environment focused on solving fundamental scientific and societal challenges.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Predominantly on‑site (96% of open roles); some roles in New York, Tucson, Los Angeles, and Bay Area. Hybrid/remote options are limited.
- **Notable Perks**: Competitive salaries (e.g., $140k–$270k for engineering roles), involvement in cutting‑edge space and AI projects, and the opportunity to work alongside leading scientists.
- **Engineering Culture**: Hands‑on, hardware‑focused for space missions; software and AI teams work on high‑performance computing and agent‑based AI.

## Sources
1. [LinkedIn – Schmidt Futures](https://linkedin.com/company/schmidtfutures)
2. [Jobera – Schmidt Entities Careers](https://jobera.com/employer/schmidt-entities/)
3. [Lever Careers – Schmidt Entities](https://jobs.lever.co/schmidt-entities)
4. [Scoutify – Schmidt Entities Overview](https://scoutify.com/companies/schmidt-entities/)

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