Lead Research Scientist in AI
Core
Directs advanced research in natural language processing (NLP) and large language models (LLMs) to support Digital Safety's mission of protecting the public from AI system harms.
Role type
Lead Research Scientist in AI (NLP/LLMs)
Builds
Independent test and evaluation research programs, research proposals, and evaluation tools for AI safety.
Domain
Digital safety, AI safety, NLP, LLMs
Deliverable
production ML models | research | client delivery
Required skills
Expert knowledge of AI/software engineering, research proposal development, principal investigator leadership, keynote presentation delivery, data analysis, academic publishing, workshop organization
Preferred skills
Advanced AI/software engineering, data analysis, collaboration with external partners
Technologies
NLP, LLMs, AI/software engineering frameworks
Responsibilities
Formulate and manage independent test and evaluation research programs; lead development of competitive research proposals; serve as principal investigator for NLP and LLM research programs; analyze experimental results to determine causes and develop solutions; plan and execute research challenges using evaluation tools; propose and host workshops at leading research conferences; stay ahead of changing technologies by reading papers and attending conferences
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC with strategic oversight