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Autoscience

Automating ML research with AI systems

San Mateo· 5 roles

CORE INFO

$14M
Total Funding
Seed
Round
2024
Founded
1-10
Team Size
San Mateo, California, USA
Headquarters

Autoscience specializes in automating the research and development of machine learning models for enterprise clients, enabling them to enhance their ML capabilities without expanding human research teams. Their AI systems, Mira and Carl, are designed to integrate into existing codebases and conduct original research, respectively, serving industries like financial services and fraud detection.

  • Autoscience raised $14 million in seed funding, led by General Catalyst, with participation from Toyota Ventures, Perplexity Fund, MaC Ventures, and S32.businesswire.com
  • Carl, Autoscience's AI system, authored a peer-reviewed paper accepted at the ICLR 2025 Workshop, marking a significant achievement in AI research.autoscience.ai
  • Axios reported on Autoscience's innovative approach to using AI for developing AI models, highlighting potential disruptions to traditional AI engineering roles.axios.com

WHY WE WOULD WORK AT AUTOSCIENCE

Pioneering AI Innovation

Join a team that's revolutionizing ML research with AI systems like Mira and Carl, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Collaborative Culture

Work alongside brilliant minds in a supportive environment that values innovation and overcoming human limitations.

Competitive Compensation

Benefit from a rewarding package reflecting the company's commitment to attracting top talent in the AI industry.

Cutting-Edge Technology

Engage with advanced AI-driven systems in a virtual lab setting, automating and accelerating ML research and development.

Impactful Achievements

Be part of a company that has achieved milestones like producing a peer-reviewed paper and winning a Kaggle competition.

Guided Growth Opportunities

Leverage opportunities for professional development in a company dedicated to advancing the field of machine learning.

MARKET AND TRACTION

GROWTH TACTICS

  • Autoscience leverages AI systems, Mira and Carl, to autonomously conduct ML research, aiming to transcend human limitations and accelerate the pace of discovery.

  • The company operates on a managed service model, allowing clients to benefit from cutting-edge research without expanding their human research teams.
  • KEY METRICS

    ✦ KEY METRIC
  • Raised $14 million in seed funding, led by General Catalyst, with participation from Toyota Ventures, Perplexity Fund, MaC Ventures, and S32.

  • Achieved a Silver Medal in the Kaggle Santa 2025 competition, marking the first time a fully autonomous system placed in a live, featured Kaggle competition.
  • COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

  • Autoscience's AI systems are capable of autonomously inventing, validating, and deploying specialized ML models, offering a unique edge in automating ML research.

  • The company's AI system was the first to produce a peer-reviewed scientific research paper accepted at the ICLR 2025 workshop, showcasing its innovative capabilities.
  • MARKET POSITION

  • Positioned as a pioneer in automating ML research and development, Autoscience is at the forefront of integrating AI to enhance the development of machine learning models.

  • The company serves high-stakes industries such as financial applications, manufacturing, and fraud detection, highlighting its versatility and market reach.
  • PRODUCT AND TECH

    Automated AI Research Lab

    A virtual laboratory where AI systems autonomously invent, validate, and deploy specialized ML models, overcoming human capacity limitations in evaluating new ML breakthroughs.

    Mira AI System

    An advanced AI system designed to accelerate ML research by discovering new architectures and enhancing performance beyond human capabilities.

    Carl AI System

    An AI system that analyzes numerous research papers to propose new research directions, generating novel results and advancing the field of ML.

    Managed Service Model

    Deploys automated AI research scientists to continuously improve clients' ML models, enabling companies to leverage cutting-edge research without expanding their human research teams.

    AI-Driven Innovation

    Integrates AI systems capable of autonomously conducting ML research, driving innovation and efficiency in high-stakes industries like finance and manufacturing.

    COMPANY CULTURE

    Values

  • Innovation through AI-driven solutions

  • Commitment to overcoming human limitations in ML research

  • Emphasis on efficiency and automation
  • Operating Principles

  • Leverage AI systems to drive research and development

  • Continuously enhance client ML models through managed services

  • Foster a culture of autonomous innovation
  • Benefits

  • Access to cutting-edge AI research without expanding human teams

  • Accelerated ML research and development

  • Enhanced model performance beyond human capabilities
  • Learning & Growth

  • Opportunities to work with pioneering AI systems like Mira and Carl

  • Exposure to advanced ML research methodologies

  • Encouragement of continuous learning and innovation
  • Work Style

  • Collaborative environment with a focus on AI-driven solutions

  • Flexible approach to problem-solving and innovation

  • Emphasis on autonomy and efficiency in research processes
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    KEY COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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    Mar 18, 2026FUNDINGAutoscience Raises $14M to Build the World’s First Automated AI Research Labbusinesswire.com
    Mar 18, 2026FUNDINGAutoscience Raises $14M to Build Automated AI Research Lab - Autoscience Instituteautoscience.ai
    Mar 18, 2026PRESSAutonomous labs seek to solve information ‘overload’ | Semaforsemafor.com
    Mar 18, 2026FUNDINGAutoscience Raises $14M to Build the World’s Firstglobenewswire.com
    Mar 1, 2026FUNDINGAutoscience: Funding, Team & Investorsstartupintros.com
    Jan 1, 2025MILESTONEAutoscience claims first AI peer-reviewed paper via 'Carl'rdworldonline.com
    Nov 3, 2024PRESSAI That Can Invent AI Is Coming. Buckle Up.forbes.com
    Mar 19, 2026PRESSAutoscience is using AI to make AI modelsaxios.com
    Jan 1, 2023EXEC HIREAutoscience | Valuation, Funding Rounds & Stock Price | Caplightcaplight.com
    Mar 25, 2025PRESSAI Agent does research, create full-length paper that passed blinded peer reviewautoscience.ai
    Mar 18, 2025PRESSCarl: The First AI System to Produce Academically Peer-Reviewed Researchautoscience.ai
    Jan 1, 2024PRESSAutoscience: Funding, Team & Investorsstartupintros.com