AI Specialist, Masters or PHD Emerging Talent (LATAM, 2027) at GoFundMe

<p><strong>Want to help us help others? We’re hiring!&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>GoFundMe is the world’s most powerful community for good, dedicated to helping people help each other. By uniting individuals and nonprofits in one place, GoFundMe makes it easy and safe for people to ask for help and support causes—for themselves and each other. Together, our community has raised more than $40 billion since 2010.</p> <p>Join us! GoFundMe is looking for a dedicated <strong>Artificial Intelligence (AI) Specialist</strong> to join our Early Careers Program and Data &amp; AI Team to help elevate our analytics at GoFundMe. The Data &amp; AI Team at GoFundMe is building the future of intelligent, helpful systems that power generosity at scale. We’re combining cutting-edge research in <strong>Large Language Models (LLMs)</strong> and <strong>Agentic AI</strong> with deep product understanding to design systems that reason, plan, act, and improve lives.<br><br></p> <p>You will join us in prototyping and evaluating next-generation <strong>autonomous agents</strong> and <strong>multi-agent systems</strong>. You’ll work alongside scientists and engineers on high-impact projects—from campaign creation and optimization to donor engagement and AI-native storytelling tools.<br><br></p> <p>You’re an ideal candidate if you love all things data and want to accelerate your career in data and analytics at a fast-growing organization. You have demonstrated experience working with data, are highly collaborative, and are passionate about evangelizing and showing what is possible with data. <br><br></p> <p><strong>This opportunity is open to Masters or PhD students entering their final year of study. This program runs from March 2027 - August 2027 and is based in Buenos Aires, with young professionals expected onsite three days per week.</strong></p> <p><strong>The Job</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prototype <strong>LLM-based agents</strong> with advanced reasoning, planning, and long-term task decomposition capabilities</li> <li>Explore <strong>multi-agent orchestration</strong> using frameworks like <strong>LangGraph</strong>, <strong>CrewAI</strong>, and <strong>Google ADK</strong></li> <li>Implement <strong>agent memory architectures</strong> like <strong>Pinecone</strong>, <strong>ChromaDB</strong>, or <strong>Weaviate</strong>, enabling persistent context across conversations and workflows</li> <li>Integrate <strong>external APIs</strong>, internal tools, and structured data into agentic planning and execution flows</li> <li>Help build scalable <strong>evaluation pipelines</strong>, including <strong>human-in-the-loop</strong> and <strong>automated testing</strong> frameworks</li> <li>Contribute to our safety, governance, and observability tooling—embedding transparency and accountability into agent behavior&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>You&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Pursuing an <strong>M.S., or Ph.D.</strong> in <strong>Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, NLP, Machine Learning</strong>, or a related discipline</li> <li>Hands-on experience with <strong>LLMs</strong> and/or <strong>agent frameworks</strong> (LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI, etc.)</li> <li>Proficient in <strong>Python</strong> and familiar with modern AI tools and APIs</li> <li>Understanding of <strong>prompt engineering</strong>, <strong>tool use</strong>, and <strong>agent architecture patterns</strong></li> <li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, research-meets-production environment with ambiguity and exploration</li> <li>Passion for organization and documentation</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to build strong relationships and trust with all partners at GoFundMe both technical and non-technical<br><br></li> </ul> <p><strong>Nice to have…</strong><strong><br></strong></p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Experience with <strong>A2A protocols</strong> like <strong>Model Context Protocol (MCP)</strong></li> <li>Exposure to <strong>cloud-native environments</strong> (AWS/GCP), <strong>Docker/Kubernetes</strong>, and <strong>microservice design</strong></li> <li>Familiarity with <strong>reinforcement learning</strong>, <strong>agent observability</strong>, or <strong>ethical AI frameworks</strong></li> <li>Contributions to open-source agentic tools or LLM-based researc</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Why you’ll love it here</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Make an Impact</strong>: Be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive difference in millions of lives every year.</li> <li><strong>Innovative Environment</strong>: Work with a diverse, passionate, and talented team in a fast-paced, forward-thinking atmosphere.</li> <li><strong>Collaborative Team</strong>: Join a fun and collaborative team that works hard and celebrates success together.</li> <li><strong>Competitive Benefits</strong>: Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits.</li> <li><strong>Holistic Support</strong>: Enjoy financial assistance for things like hybrid work, family planning, along with generous parental leave, flexible time-off policies, and mental health and wellness resources to support your overall well-being.</li> <li><strong>Growth Opportunities</strong>: Participate in learning, development, and recognition programs to help you thrive and grow.</li> <li><strong>Commitment to DEI</strong>: Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing initiatives and employee resource groups.</li> <li><strong>Community Engagement</strong>: Make a difference through our volunteering program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>We live by our core values:</strong> <em>impatient to be great</em>, <em>find a way</em>, <em>earn trust every day</em>, <em>fueled by purpose</em>. Be a part of something bigger with us!</p> <p>GoFundMe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that actively pursues candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences.&nbsp; We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, age, medical condition, mental or physical disability, or military or veteran status.</p> <p>If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please fill out this <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMjnHwvO8-OvkDpXuRokGwUpWi9lLTL0gG1Rjx8ON_f4mpYA/viewform">accommodation form</a>.</p> <p><strong>Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants:</strong></p> <p>Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or certain US privacy laws may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. 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You can learn more about GoFundMe.org’s activities and impact in their <a href="https://www.gofundme.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GoFundMe.org-FY25-Annual-Report.pdf">FY ‘25 annual report</a>.</p> <p>Our<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/gofundme-2025-year-in-help"> annual “Year in Help” report </a>reflects our community’s impact in advancing our mission of helping people help each other.</p> <p>For recent company news and announcements, visit our <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/c/newsroom">Newsroom</a>.</p> <p><strong>Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only</strong></p> <p>We use Metaview as part of our hiring process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an automated employment decision tool (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144. 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