Application Guide
How to Apply for Contractor, Web Developer
at Epoch AI
🏢 About Epoch AI
Epoch AI is a unique research organization focused specifically on forecasting the future development of advanced AI, making it a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and forward-looking analysis. Their work involves communicating complex AI research and trends, which means your web development work directly supports making cutting-edge research accessible to a broader audience.
About This Role
This role involves implementing Figma designs in React for an Astro website refresh project over approximately one month, transforming design mockups into functional, responsive React components. You'll be coordinating with the web development team to achieve redesign goals while building features that effectively communicate years of AI research and trends, making complex information visually engaging and accessible.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day involves collaborating with the web development team via remote communication tools to review Figma designs, then implementing responsive React components for the Astro website refresh. You'll be transforming design mockups into functional components that effectively present AI research data, with regular check-ins to ensure alignment with the project's one-month timeline and redesign goals.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Epoch AI Is Looking For
- Has specific experience implementing Figma designs in React with a portfolio showing responsive component development
- Has worked with Astro websites before and understands their static site generation capabilities
- Can work independently in a remote environment with flexible hours while maintaining clear communication
- Understands how to present complex research data (like AI trends) in an engaging web format
📝 Tips for Applying to Epoch AI
Include specific examples in your portfolio of Figma-to-React implementations, especially showing responsive design work
Mention any experience with data visualization or presenting complex information on websites, given Epoch AI's research focus
Highlight your experience with Astro specifically - not just general static site generators
Demonstrate your ability to work independently in remote settings with concrete examples of past contract or remote work
Show understanding of Epoch AI's mission by referencing their research areas in your application materials
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience with Figma-to-React workflow and responsive component development', 'Examples of working with Astro or similar static site generators in past projects', "How you've successfully worked independently on time-bound projects (like this one-month refresh)", 'Your understanding of presenting complex information effectively through web interfaces']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Explore Epoch AI's published research on their website to understand what content you'll be presenting
- → Review their current website to identify areas for improvement in the refresh project
- → Look into their team members and research focus areas to understand their mission better
- → Check if they have any specific design systems or patterns in their current implementation
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with only generic React experience but no specific Figma-to-React implementation examples
- Not demonstrating understanding of Astro's specific features and use cases
- Failing to show how you work independently in remote/contract settings with concrete examples
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!