Lead, Frontier Ai Systems, Centre For Ai Excellence

World Economic Forum

San Francisco, CA, USA
Base: $140,000-$160,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
7+ years experience in frontier ai
Advanced degree in ai or systems engineering
Technical fluency in foundation models
This role leads the Frontier AI Systems & Capabilities workstream to shape how advanced AI capabilities are understood globally and translated into real-world safeguards

Job Summary

  • This role leads the Frontier AI Systems & Capabilities workstream to shape how advanced AI capabilities are understood globally and translated into real-world safeguards.
  • The successful candidate will conduct capability horizon scanning to identify emergent behaviors and systemic risks before large-scale deployment across economic and security infrastructures.
  • As a primary point of engagement, you will convene frontier labs, governments, and standards bodies to establish shared technical reference points and design requirements.

Matching Summary

This role leads the Frontier AI Systems & Capabilities workstream to shape how advanced AI capabilities are understood globally and translated into real-world safeguards.

Salary

Base: $140,000-$160,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years experience in frontier AI
  • Advanced degree in AI or Systems Engineering
  • Technical fluency in foundation models
  • Experience with multi-agent coordination
  • Ability to translate research into policy

Nice-to-have

  • Strong executive communication skills
  • Community management experience
  • Background in international cooperation
  • Familiarity with safety institutes

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required
  • 7+ years in frontier AI or system architecture
  • Must be based in San Francisco (3 days on-site)
  • No international relocation or visa sponsorship available

Work Rights

Must have US work authorization

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