Research Program Associate at Abaka AI

<div data-page-id="MoxHdIjLzoCyiIxkF4ilH99vgZf" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XrU9djwPUoHQrMxMZzulSXTLgRd"><strong>About Abaka AI</strong></div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DXOjdJ1hOoTNZnxpHkolQzpCgjh">Abaka AI is built on one mission: to be the world’s most trusted data partner for AI companies. More than 1,000 industry leaders across Generative AI, Embodied AI, and Automotive AI rely on us to power their data pipelines. With our headquarters in Silicon Valley—and teams in Paris, Singapore, and Tokyo—we support global partners with fast, reliable, and scalable data solutions.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZPktdOkh9o51OnxcwRblmUXjglh">Our offerings include a diverse catalog of off-the-shelf datasets (image, video, multimodal, reasoning, 3D, and beyond) as well as comprehensive data collection and annotation services. Whether teams need raw data, curated datasets, or full-cycle data engineering, Abaka AI provides the foundation for building high-performance AI systems.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Rf71dy1uroCG3sxbwvplRWhVgHb">&nbsp;</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NELAdwuUvou7GOxaIn1lw8Txgu7"><strong>About the Role</strong></div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PhwYd4upfoJvMZxcyOalYcougEd">As a Research Program Associate at Abaka AI, you will support the operational coordination and day-to-day execution of research initiatives across the broader Abaka AI and 2077AI Foundation ecosystem. This role is focused on helping research leadership and contributors maintain organization, communication, and operational efficiency across fast-moving AI research projects and collaborations.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-I7tKdrRDSoOUISxSPTslAj4pgcg">You will work closely with research leaders, engineers, contributors, and external collaborators to support GitHub management, meeting coordination, documentation, and internal research operations. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and interested in supporting frontier AI research communities from an operational and execution perspective.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FaqHduoFaomo2Bxfl2flYJKqgcd">This is a high-ownership role at the intersection of research operations, open-source coordination, and technical program support.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QSyJdp6eUo5TYnx3NpQloKVdglf">&nbsp;</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PTYCdzvWeovumEx71pflSlIdgld"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></div> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WO2xdaGeEoAaVOxTPmKloAo9gLd" data-list="bullet"> <div>Support operational coordination across ongoing research initiatives and collaborations</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-I9xTd8WEwonH8gxAcq2lPcKWgXc" data-list="bullet"> <div>Manage and maintain GitHub repositories, contributor workflows, issue tracking, and documentation organization</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-G7FYdXSLjoPrvkx4Ge9lzOqigFh" data-list="bullet"> <div>Track and manage API credit usage across multiple research projects, tools, and contributors</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-P8HMdVjuzouGy2xq2NdlTUDpglb" data-list="bullet"> <div>Take detailed notes and maintain organized documentation for weekly 2077AI meetings and internal discussions</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RuhGdRZbfokStPxGD3ElQ3JUgsb" data-list="bullet"> <div>Support meeting coordination and note-taking for academic, research, and collaborator meetings</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MdaKdKrvDoEWWExFqJJl2R3kgq7" data-list="bullet"> <div>Track action items, follow-ups, and ongoing project updates across research teams</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ms5LdV9DaoDxFLx3KWPl0ZHsg2f" data-list="bullet"> <div>Maintain internal organization across research operations, documentation, and communication workflows</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Dt2sduKidoOPhaxRFu9lykOwgaf" data-list="bullet"> <div>Coordinate with research, engineering, and operations teams to support smooth project execution</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GV4jdk3YioDT17xrOfRlgpiDgoh" data-list="bullet"> <div>Assist with lightweight operational and administrative support for research programs and open-source initiatives</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-S2Y5ddcx9oJtS6x3bKKl0YOsgpc" data-list="bullet"> <div>Help improve internal workflows and operational processes for distributed research contributors</div> </li> </ul> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WShqdwStCozVPwxe3P8lBjiegAg">&nbsp;</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YCC2dNRvZosm4JxTtjMl7TX4gbh"><strong>Qualifications</strong></div> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-U4JodvlJloYJrax4ygglG5uegWe" data-list="bullet"> <div>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KpZFdLawHotwSOx7vQflmjZWgpg" data-list="bullet"> <div>Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Iv6adAEJNo9JqGxLeSyllanCgyd" data-list="bullet"> <div>Strong written communication and note-taking abilities</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-D0YUdf9R5o6C6cxgPixlOihWgVd" data-list="bullet"> <div>Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities in fast-paced environments</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WVOCdBkacomeCNxFgJclgwMdgMf" data-list="bullet"> <div>Familiarity with GitHub, technical documentation, or open-source workflows is preferred</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GnCpd0tQWogrZ5xp6IolNK6hgag" data-list="bullet"> <div>Interest in AI, machine learning, research ecosystems, or open-source communities</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BXPLdATIooPP4pxA9JylNi3HgPe" data-list="bullet"> <div>Ability to operate independently with a high ownership mindset</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NAyXdaP5Jo9MQlxhGhMl8LkwgKC" data-list="bullet"> <div>Strong problem-solving skills and proactive communication style</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XNMtd3M7XoLKSpxuPjllUVSVg6b" data-list="bullet"> <div>Experience supporting technical teams, startups, academic labs, or research organizations is preferred</div> </li> </ul> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VO3jd3Iuzoq7tlxuclplvsTlglc">&nbsp;</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DdiHd1EuVoKD2wxPxUYltPJ3gnf"><strong>Compensation &amp; Benefits</strong></div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BsDJdmfH6oYccExR8p9lxNUkgme">The base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 USD annually.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Utmid0fYWoTqGxxOF9MlsXKTgtY">Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work at Abaka AI. This role is eligible for equity, as well as a comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, PTO, flexible work schedule).</div> </div>