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Senior Program Scientist, AI and Advanced Computing Institute

Schmidt Sciences

Posted

Dec 16, 2025

Location

USA

Type

Full-time

Compensation

$300000 - $325000

Mission

What you will drive

Key Responsibilities for this role include the following:

  • Provide technical leadership and people management across the AI Institute
  • Contribute to the overall strategy of Schmidt Sciences
  • Enable high-quality academic and industry progress through funding, development of scientific instruments, convening, ecosystem building, and thought leadership
  • Position the AI Institute as the premier funder of AI scientific research globally

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role creates positive change by enabling AI-enabled scientific discovery through strategic funding and support, aiming to make AI systems competent, trustworthy, and reliable for societal progress.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • Senior-level experience in AI, advanced computing, or related scientific fields
  • Technical leadership and people management skills
  • Experience with grantmaking, research funding, or scientific program development
  • Ability to identify and address hard technical challenges in AI research

Benefits

What's in it for you

No specific benefits, compensation, or salary mentioned in the provided description.

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Schmidt Sciences is a philanthropic organisation dedicated to fostering the advancement of science and technology. Its focus areas include AI and Advanced Computing, Astrophysics and Space, Biosciences, Climate, and Science Systems programs.