Senior Engineer, Applied Mathematics

4 months ago
Full time role
Hybrid · California, US... more

ComplexChaos is on a mission to help humanity cooperate at scale. 

We are a pre-seed startup funded by Village Global (a VC chaired by Reid Hoffman and backed by Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and more) and angels including founder/CEO at OpenGov, Google's former Director of Security, and the founders of Mural, Pactum AI, WhatsApp, and others. Some of our advisors are former SVPs of Workday, Symantec, Visa, VMWare, Box, etc.

Alright, let's get into it! ComplexChaos is not just another startup on the block. Oh no, darling, we're here with a grand mission to use AI to help humanity come together and tackle those head-scratchingly complex problems. Sounds like a superhero comic plot, right? But it's real, and it's happening right here at ComplexChaos.

Are you ready to be the superhero of our engineering team?

Skills We Crave:

  • Mathematical Foundations:

    • Optimization: Understanding linear, nonlinear, and combinatorial optimization techniques.

    • Game Theory: Knowledge of cooperative and non-cooperative games, Nash equilibria, and mechanism design.

    • Probability and Statistics: Proficiency in probabilistic models, statistical inference, and stochastic processes.

    • Graph Theory: Understanding network structures, algorithms, and their applications in consensus problems.

    • Dynamical Systems: Knowledge of stability, convergence, and control theory.

  • Computational Skills:

    • Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python, R, MATLAB, or other relevant languages for mathematical modeling and simulations.

    • Algorithm Design: Experience in designing and implementing efficient algorithms.

    • Machine Learning: Understanding of machine learning algorithms, especially those related to reinforcement learning and neural networks.

    • Data Analysis: Skills in data manipulation, visualization, and analysis using tools like Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib.

  • Domain-Specific Knowledge:

    • Multi-Agent Systems: Understanding the principles of multi-agent systems, including agent communication, negotiation, and cooperation.

    • Consensus Algorithms: Familiarity with distributed consensus algorithms such as Byzantine fault tolerance, Paxos, and Raft.

    • Economics and Social Choice Theory: Knowledge of economic models, voting systems, and collective decision-making processes.

  • Soft Skills:

    • Problem-Solving: Ability to approach complex problems methodically and develop innovative solutions.

    • Collaboration: Experience working in interdisciplinary teams and communicating complex ideas to non-experts.

    • Research Skills: Ability to stay updated with the latest research and apply theoretical concepts to practical problems.

    • Critical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to evaluate different approaches and their potential impact.

  • Experience and Tools:

    • Simulation Software: Experience with simulation tools such as AnyLogic or NetLogo.

    • Version Control: Proficiency with version control systems like Git.

    • Optimization Libraries: Familiarity with optimization libraries like CPLEX, Gurobi, or SciPy.

 

The Ideal Hero:

1. Startup Veteran: Been there, done that, got the experience to prove it.

2. Mature Genius: many years of wisdom and still coding like you are a Redbull star.

3. Global Citizen: Multicultural? International? We love it. The more passports, the better.

4. Bay Area Local: Our bat-signal shines in the Bay Area. Be ready to respond!

5. Conscious Leader: If you've meditated, soul-searched, or walked on hot coals, you're our type.

6. Applied Mathematics wizard.

Why Join Us?

Because at ComplexChaos, you're not just building a product; you're architecting the future. If changing the game excites you more than a double espresso, then suit up, future Tech Wizard. We've got worlds to conquer and problems to solve!

Ready to Cast Your Spell on ComplexChaos?

Apply now and show us the magic!