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Lead Research Scientist in AI

🌐 Remote💼 Full-time💰 $131,186–$131,186🗓 2026-07-20 → 2026-07-31

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

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