Abaka Ai

Job Summary:
Abaka AI is built on one mission: to be the world’s most trusted data partner for AI companies. As a Research Program Associate, you will support the operational coordination and execution of research initiatives across the Abaka AI and 2077AI Foundation ecosystem, focusing on organization, communication, and efficiency in fast-moving AI research projects.
Responsibilities:
• Support operational coordination across ongoing research initiatives and collaborations
• Manage and maintain GitHub repositories, contributor workflows, issue tracking, and documentation organization
• Track and manage API credit usage across multiple research projects, tools, and contributors
• Take detailed notes and maintain organized documentation for weekly 2077AI meetings and internal discussions
• Support meeting coordination and note-taking for academic, research, and collaborator meetings
• Track action items, follow-ups, and ongoing project updates across research teams
• Maintain internal organization across research operations, documentation, and communication workflows
• Coordinate with research, engineering, and operations teams to support smooth project execution
• Assist with lightweight operational and administrative support for research programs and open-source initiatives
• Help improve internal workflows and operational processes for distributed research contributors
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Strong written communication and note-taking abilities
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities in fast-paced environments
• Ability to operate independently with a high ownership mindset
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive communication style
Preferred:
• Familiarity with GitHub, technical documentation, or open-source workflows
• Interest in AI, machine learning, research ecosystems, or open-source communities
• Experience supporting technical teams, startups, academic labs, or research organizations
Company:
Abaka AI provides accurate and efficient AI data services, including data collection, data cleaning, data annotation, and OTS datasets. Founded in 2021, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.