Lead AI Research Scientist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee advanced research in natural language processing, computer vision, signal processing, and AI reasoning.

• Spearhead AI safety research, encompassing literature reviews, experimental design, AI/software engineering, data gathering, data analysis, and documentation.

• Develop, design, and manage independent test and evaluation research programs aimed at safeguarding the public from potential AI system harms.

• Lead and contribute to competitive research proposals utilizing Heilmeier criteria to outline scope, methodology, and deliverables.

• Act as the principal investigator for Digital Safety independent test and evaluation research initiatives.

• Utilize advanced technology and AI/software engineering expertise to implement and oversee research programs.

• Analyze experimental outcomes, identify root causes of issues, devise solutions, and assess technical specifications.

• Plan, design, and execute procedures to validate testing and evaluation outcomes.

• Design and carry out research challenges that utilize and enhance DSRI evaluation tools.

• Lead the AI specialty community in addressing challenges pertinent to transition partners.

• Propose and facilitate workshops at prominent AI safety research conferences.

• Review papers and scientific publications and participate in academic conferences to remain updated with evolving technologies.

• Contribute to both department-specific and cross-functional initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science with a specialization in the relevant AI area.

• 8 or more years of directly relevant research experience.

• Proven general knowledge of AI and software engineering fields.

• Demonstrated experience in securing research funding through competitive proposal development.

• Proven ability to write and successfully win proposals for prestigious research workshops.

• Proven ability to attract invitations for keynote presentations.

• Exceptional communication skills.

• Advanced skills in AI engineering, software engineering, and data analysis.

• Capability to collaborate effectively with research scientists, engineers, team members, and external partners.

• Ability to publish research findings at leading academic conferences.

• Extensive understanding of cutting-edge AI and software engineering principles and theories.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for bonus compensation.

• Comprehensive medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• 401(k) matching of up to 5% of eligible pay.

• Additional 4% retirement savings contribution after the first year of continuous employment.

• Flexible working arrangements may be available depending on the role.

• Paid vacation days.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid sick days.

• Paid volunteer days.

• Targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.

• Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team of experts.

• Opportunities to attend academic conferences.

• Opportunities to host workshops at leading research conferences.