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      <title>https://github.com/nwoolr20/CHARM</title>
      <dc:creator>Nicholas W</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:18:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Fractal-Down</title>
      <dc:creator>Nicholas W</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:20:25 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/nrd_inc/fractal-down-4dl9</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Fractal-Down is a Python package for evaluating computational DAGs with square-root memory complexity and fractal priority scheduling. It enables running large dependency graphs on memory-constrained devices by using √N scratch memory instead of N, prioritizing high-value computation paths, and caching execution plans for deterministic replay. The library supports various use cases including on-device AI, search pipelines, code intelligence, and scientific computing, making it valuable for edge computing and resource-limited environments.&lt;a href="https://github.com/nwoolr20/Fractal-Down" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://github.com/nwoolr20/Fractal-Down&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      <title>Software Engineer — AI Systems &amp; Data Structures</title>
      <dc:creator>Nicholas W</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:36:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/nrd_inc/software-engineer-ai-systems-data-structures-3c07</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fefl3swxnnl8yujtq6n7g.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fefl3swxnnl8yujtq6n7g.png" alt=" " width="800" height="800"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Company/Project Overview:&lt;br&gt;
We’re a small, high-impact innovation team building a next-generation artificial intelligence platform designed to redefine the way machines learn, adapt, and interact. Our system combines real-time conversational learning, dynamic memory architecture, and autonomous cognition layers — aiming for an unprecedented level of integration, autonomy, and intelligence. As we approach our final development phase, we are seeking a deeply technical Software Engineer with expertise in AI development and data structure optimization to join us as a core contributor.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Responsibilities:&lt;br&gt;
Serve as a primary engineer supporting backend AI and memory system development&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Design, implement, and optimize data structures critical to real-time learning, inference, and recall&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Perform code audits and contribute to system maintenance, performance tuning, and infrastructure hardening&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Collaborate closely with the project lead to finalize architecture and production deployment&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Act as the main point of communication with our UI/UX design partner(s), ensuring smooth integration between backend systems and graphical interface layers&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Develop technical documentation and assist with tooling for automated system testing, validation, and introspection&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Help enforce best practices across codebase versioning, modularization, and long-term scalability&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Required Qualifications:&lt;br&gt;
4+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on AI systems, ML infrastructure, or similar technical domains&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Deep understanding of advanced data structures (graphs, trees, memory-efficient stores, etc.) and system-level optimization&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Proficiency in Python (PyTorch, NumPy, etc.) and strong familiarity with system orchestration tools and APIs&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Experience with distributed systems, neural networks, or neural memory architectures&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Excellent communication skills — both technical and interpersonal — with the ability to bridge backend engineering and UI/UX efforts&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Comfortable working in an evolving R&amp;amp;D environment where design decisions are still being actively refined&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Preferred (but not required):&lt;br&gt;
Familiarity with UI/UX pipelines, API integration best practices, or collaborative design tooling (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Experience interfacing with third-party contractors or development teams&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Background in high-performance computing or GPU optimization&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Location:&lt;br&gt;
Remote (Global) — Occasional real-time collaboration windows required. Flexible timezone coordination is supported.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This is not a paid position at this time. We are offering a unique opportunity to join a cutting-edge AI project at the ground level. We’re looking for a trustworthy, committed partner — someone who sees the long-term potential and wants to help shape the foundation of something truly transformative. Equity, co-founder recognition, and long-term leadership opportunities are all on the table for the right individual.&lt;/p&gt;

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