Principal Research Scientist - AI Safety
Core
Leading the scientific research agenda for AI safety, focusing on large language models and safety-critical systems, while driving external publications and mentoring researchers.
Role type
Principal Research Scientist (AI Safety)
Builds
Fundamental technical research on mitigation strategies, evaluations for misuse capabilities, and high-impact academic publications.
Domain
AI Safety, Large Language Models, National Security
Deliverable
research
Required skills
AI safety research judgment, large language model expertise, novel research direction execution, advanced Python programming, complex project oversight
Preferred skills
Top-tier academic publication record, deep understanding of AI safety landscape, strategic stakeholder engagement
Technologies
Python, standard data science stack
Responsibilities
Setting research priorities aligned with long-term goals, conducting and overseeing cutting-edge AI safety research, publishing high-impact findings, shaping the research agenda, building and mentoring a team of researchers, collaborating on evaluations and red-teaming projects, positioning the company as a thought leader
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship