CareerPlan

Research Program Manager, Safety Systems

San FranciscoFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-09
Hybrid

Core

Lead programs to develop and improve AI safety safeguards, assess frontier model risks, and coordinate evaluations for responsible deployment.

Role type

Senior Research Program Manager (AI Safety)

Builds

Safety programs, safeguards, and risk mitigation strategies for frontier AI models and products.

Domain

Artificial Intelligence / AI Safety

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Program management, technical judgment, risk assessment, roadmap planning, stakeholder coordination, evidence synthesis, prioritization, cross-functional leadership

Preferred skills

Experience in AI safety, cybersecurity, or biosafety; understanding of alignment and control concepts; ability to translate ambiguous questions into clear programs

Technologies

None explicitly listed

Responsibilities

Shape safety programs and technical roadmaps; drive safeguards development and deployment; coordinate evaluations and safety assessments; drive safety readiness and trusted-access programs; turn findings into improvements; strengthen evidence behind safety decisions; build programs that scale across products

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC