Application Architect - Darpa Scify Project - Penn Engineering

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Base: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 annual rate; bonus...
Expertise in nlp and large language models
Experience building agentic systems with tool use
Strong python skills and llm api integration
The role involves leading the development of ClaimSpy, a core infrastructure system for assessing scientific claims and forecasting AI technologies

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the development of ClaimSpy, a core infrastructure system for assessing scientific claims and forecasting AI technologies.
  • Candidates will design multi-LLM pipelines with tool-calling chains to support DARPA's mission of creating and avoiding surprise.
  • The position offers a competitive benefits package including excellent healthcare, tuition assistance, and generous retirement plans.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading the development of ClaimSpy, a core infrastructure system for assessing scientific claims and forecasting AI technologies.

Salary

Base: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 Annual Rate; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, tuition assistance, retirement plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Expertise in NLP and large language models
  • Experience building agentic systems with tool use
  • Strong Python skills and LLM API integration

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with RAG systems and vector databases
  • Familiarity with scientific literature processing
  • Prior experience on government-funded research projects

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
  • Four to six years of software development experience
  • Hands-on experience with LLM APIs and agent frameworks

Work Rights

Not specified

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