Research Scientist IV – Digital Safety

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

📋 Description

• Perform literature and open-source reviews related to AI within the specialty domain.

• Design, plan, and develop AI software while adhering to digital safety best practices.

• Tackle intricate AI and software engineering issues using technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting expertise.

• Design, plan, and implement statistically significant evaluations for AI systems.

• Create written documentation components tailored for technical audiences.

• Collaborate closely with team members to ensure processes are accurate and technically viable.

• Lead problem-solving initiatives in specialized areas.

• Develop digital safety system components that vary in novelty and complexity.

• Mentor junior team members.

• Oversee specific AI or software engineering workstreams.

• Anticipate research, tool development, and end-user requirements.

• Execute additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science focusing on the relevant AI specialty area with at least 4 years of directly related research experience; alternatively, a Master’s degree with 6 or more years; or a Bachelor’s degree with 10 or more years.

• Expert-level knowledge of AI safety pertaining to the specialty area.

• Capability to independently address engineering research challenges through integrated safety testing.

• Proficient in creating digital safety system components across various digital safety domains.

• Ability to offer technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

• Skill in leading AI or software engineering workstreams.

• Capacity to participate in standards technical committees.

• Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships within the AI and safety research community.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus compensation.

• Comprehensive medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• 401(k) matching 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.