Research Scientist, Ai Controls And Monitoring

Scale

San Francisco, CA, US
Base: $197,400 - $246,750 usd; equity: subject to ...
On-site
Designing control and monitoring experiments
Building prototype systems
Researching ai control protocols
Scale Labs has launched a new team focused on policy research, to bridge the gap between AI research and global policymakers to make informed, scientific decisions about AI risks and capabilities

Job Summary

  • Scale Labs has launched a new team focused on policy research, to bridge the gap between AI research and global policymakers to make informed, scientific decisions about AI risks and capabilities.
  • As a Research Scientist focused on AI Controls and Monitoring, you will design methods, systems, and experiments to ensure that advanced AI models and agents remain aligned with intended goals, even in high-stakes or adversarial environments.
  • Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits, with a base salary range of $197,400 - $246,750 USD for this full-time position in San Francisco and New York.

Matching Summary

Scale Labs has launched a new team focused on policy research, to bridge the gap between AI research and global policymakers to make informed, scientific decisions about AI risks and capabilities.

Salary

Base: $197,400 - $246,750 USD; Equity: subject to Board of Director approval; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, learning and development stipend, generous PTO, commuter stipend

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • designing control and monitoring experiments
  • building prototype systems
  • researching AI control protocols
  • real-time AI behavior tracking
  • AI risk evaluation methods

Nice-to-have

  • commitment to mission
  • cross-functional team collaboration
  • advancing AI safety
  • policy research for AI

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years addressing sophisticated ML problems
  • track record of published research in machine learning
  • practical experience conducting technical research collaboratively

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