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Research Engineer / Scientist, Alignment

Menlo Ventures Portfolio

San Francisco, CA · full time

$350,000 – $500,000

Listed on Menlo Ventures Portfolio’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role involves designing and executing machine learning experiments to understand and improve the safety of advanced AI systems, particularly focusing on risks from highly capable models. You'll be part of a research team tackling problems like scalable oversight, AI control, and alignment stress-testing, requiring both scientific rigor and engineering skill.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Significant software, ML, or research engineering experience
  • Experience contributing to empirical AI research projects
  • Some familiarity with technical AI safety research
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Nice to have

  • Experience authoring research papers in machine learning, NLP, or AI safety
  • Experience with large language models
  • Experience with reinforcement learning
  • Experience with Kubernetes clusters and complex shared codebases

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