Astera Institute
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Overview
Astera Institute is a non-profit research organization based in Berkeley, California, and was founded in 2020. The institute focuses on high-leverage science and technology projects, including initiatives in artificial intelligence, longevity, and open science. It operates as a private foundation co-founded by Jed McCaleb and Seemay Chou, leveraging a significant endowment to support interdisciplinary research and development that addresses fundamental challenges in human progress.
Technologies
Tech DNA
Python
MATLAB
C++
PyTorch
CUDA
Triton
AI/ML
Python
MATLAB
C++
SQL
PyTorch
JAX
Diffusion Models
Reinforcement Learning
CUDA Toolkit
Post-training
CUDA
Prefect
Embeddings
In-Context Learning
Transformers
Computer Vision
Self-Supervised Learning
Triton
Multimodal AI
Red Teaming
PyTorch C++
CI/CD
Ansible
Docker
Grafana
Kubernetes
Prometheus
RTOS
NumPy
SciPy
Git
Vector
Frontend
Node JS
TypeScript
JavaScript
Express
Prisma
React.js
Other
C#
Rust
Unity
MuJoCo
Stack modernity
69/100
How modern this stack is, based on technology relevance, AI adoption and the share of legacy tools.
In-demand technologies
Python
11 jobs
Required
$220k
+22% vs market
PyTorch
7 jobs
Required
$300k
+33% vs market
JAX
6 jobs
Required
$300k
+9% vs market
MATLAB
5 jobs
Required
$220k
+22% vs market
C++
3 jobs
Required
$350k
+75% vs market
Reinforcement Learning
3 jobs
Required
$350k
+30% vs market
Diffusion Models
3 jobs
Required
$350k
+26% vs market
Post-training
3 jobs
Required
$350k
+17% vs market
Salary medians are calculated from this company's open jobs and compared with the market.
Industry adoption
Python
20%
CI/CD
16%
JavaScript
15%
SQL
15%
Kubernetes
14%
TypeScript
13%
Share of companies in the same industry that use each technology.
Stack changes
Red Teaming
Aug 2026
Post-training
Aug 2026
Multimodal AI
Aug 2026
Triton
Aug 2026
CUDA
Aug 2026
Self-Supervised Learning
Aug 2026
RTOS
Aug 2026
Computer Vision
Aug 2026
Technologies recently added to or removed from this company's stack - a signal of tech migrations and new initiatives.
Weekday
Jobgether
NVIDIA
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Salary insights
Compensation ranges based on this company's open jobs
Median
$300k
Typical range
$120k – $600k
Open positions
27
18
Jobs
Intern
5.6%
Middle
5.6%
Senior
11.1%
Staff
16.7%
Principal
55.6%
Architect
5.6%
| Level | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intern | 1 | $120k | $120k |
| Middle | 1 | $200k | $200k |
| Senior | 2 | $260k | $120k – $400k |
| Staff | 3 | $350k | $300k – $500k |
| Principal | 10 | $350k | $220k – $600k |
| Architect | 1 | $600k | $600k |
Highest paying role
Principal Software Engineer
$600k
Normalized to USD per year
Growth
Hiring Momentum
59/100
Growing
Open positions
27
1 opened / 10 closed in 30 days
Median time-to-fill
115 days
faster than 14% of the market
ATS activity
Every ~12 hours
08/31/2026
Hiring Dynamics
+100%
Hiring Focus
The percentage next to each role is its share of the company's job openings over the last 90 days; the arrow shows the shift versus the previous period.
Data Science
56% ▲
AI/ML
25%
Backend
13% ▼
Hardware
6% ▼
Actively hiring for Data Science (+9 in 30 days)
Activity Timeline
Added Red Teaming to stack
Aug 2026
Added Post-training to stack
Aug 2026
Added Multimodal AI to stack
Aug 2026
Added Triton to stack
Aug 2026
Added CUDA to stack
Aug 2026
New location: Alameda
Aug 2026
Added Self-Supervised Learning to stack
Aug 2026
Added RTOS to stack
Aug 2026
Added Computer Vision to stack
Aug 2026
Added Prometheus to stack
Jul 2026
Added Kubernetes to stack
Jul 2026
Added Grafana to stack
Jul 2026
Jobs
$120k – $220k per year • In office • Full-Time • 12+ years exp • PhD • Alameda
MATLAB
Python
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$200k – $350k per year • In office • Full-Time • 12+ years exp • PhD • Alameda
C++
Python
Computer Vision
DevOps
RTOS
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Research Scientist/Engineer, Deep Brain Two Photon Imaging and Optogenetics
Verified live · 1 day ago 14 days ago$135k – $220k per year • In office • Full-Time • PhD • Alameda
MATLAB
Python
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Lead Scientist, Primate Whole-Brain Mapping & Atlas Development
Verified live · 1 day ago 15 days ago$250k – $350k per year • In office • Full-Time • 12+ years exp • PhD • Alameda
Multimodal AI
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$80k – $150k per year • In office • Full-Time • PhD • Alameda
MATLAB
Python
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$120k – $220k per year • In office • Full-Time • 12+ years exp • PhD • Alameda
MATLAB
Python
Apply
$150k – $300k per year • In office • Full-Time • 12+ years exp • PhD • Alameda
Python
JAX
PyTorch
Self-Supervised Learning
Apply
$80k – $120k per year • In office • Full-Time • 6+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Alameda
Python
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$120k – $220k per year • In office • Full-Time • 12+ years exp • PhD • Alameda
MATLAB
Python
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Principal AI Scientist (Polytope Bio)
1 month ago$250k – $350k per year • Remote • 2+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • New York
Diffusion Models
Reinforcement Learning
Post-training
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$200k – $300k per year • Remote • Full-Time • 1+ year exp • PhD • Emeryville
Diffusion Models
Reinforcement Learning
Post-training
Apply
$250k – $350k per year • Remote • Full-Time • 2+ years exp • PhD
Diffusion Models
Reinforcement Learning
Post-training
Apply
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