Job Description:

I'm a PhD student and engineer who has been working on a massive project for the past two years. The project is so extensive that it's impossible to fit the whole thing in memory at once. This makes it challenging to see the big picture and organize everything cohesively. I need someone who can listen to me, ask insightful questions, and keep track of our conversations to help me extract and organize my ideas.

Introduction to the Project:

This project involves the synthesis of a vast amount of information from across time and space. We're using Kubernetes to build a cluster for hosting many of the project's components, including Elasticsearch, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Nginx, HAProxy, Varnish, Application Servers, and Redis. The application stack I'm building includes a Task Management Platform, a Cloud Storage Aggregation Service, a voice recorder with ML built-in, a life simulator (like The Sims), and a first/third-person action RPG (like Fallout or Starfield). These diverse components are designed to integrate seamlessly, creating a cohesive and innovative system. The goal is to maximize the utility of long-term, high-capacity information channels to reach places that were previously impossible. The challenge lies in understanding and organizing how all these parts fit together, which is the primary focus of this assignment.

Responsibilities:

Listen attentively to my explanations and ideas for 2 hours at a time.

Ask good, context-specific questions that help clarify and organize the project.

Keep track of the conversation and provide summaries or notes as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Proficient English Speaker: Comfortable with advanced and technical English to ensure smooth communication.

Availability: Able to dedicate time regularly without scheduling conflicts.

Attention to Detail: Can follow instructions accurately and keep up with the conversation without needing frequent repetition.

Preferred Qualifications:

Artistic skills, such as drawing, design, or creative thinking.
Interest in technical topics and complex projects.
Excellent note-taking and organizational skills.
Patience and strong listening skills.

Interview Process:

The interview process is unconventional and asynchronous. Qualified applicants will be added to a Discord server. They have from the time they join until 7pm Thursday, June 27, to ask at least 3 questions in the interview channel (each as separate messages). The selection will be made based on who asks the best questions. Points will be given for volume, but we care more about quality in this case.

Next Steps:

If you're interested and think you meet these qualifications, please send me the following information:

Your name
Your timezone
Your availability
Your favorite note-taking tool
Your favorite task management tool

Compensation: $50 per hour for a 2-hour session.

If you're ready to join and help bring this project to life, I look forward to hearing from you!