Principal Ai Governance Scientist - Artificial Intelligence

Centene

Base: $134,600.00 - $249,000.00 py; bonus/equity: ...
Hybrid
6+ years ai/ml research experience
3+ years model evaluation and safety
Hands-on llm and generative ai evaluation
This role leads the technical evaluation and assurance efforts within the AI Governance team at Centene, a diversified national organization serving 28 million members

Job Summary

  • This role leads the technical evaluation and assurance efforts within the AI Governance team at Centene, a diversified national organization serving 28 million members.
  • The successful candidate will establish enterprise-grade methodologies for red teaming, testing, and evaluating AI systems across traditional ML, Generative AI, and Agentic AI applications.
  • Centene offers competitive benefits including health insurance, 401K, stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules for this full-time position.

Matching Summary

This role leads the technical evaluation and assurance efforts within the AI Governance team at Centene, a diversified national organization serving 28 million members.

Salary

Base: $134,600.00 - $249,000.00 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health insurance, 401K, stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6+ years AI/ML research experience
  • 3+ years model evaluation and safety
  • Hands-on LLM and generative AI evaluation
  • Expertise in causal inference and experimental design
  • Strong Python programming with PyTorch
  • Experience with LangChain and agentic frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Publication record in AI safety research
  • Experience with MLOps tools like MLflow
  • Knowledge of frontier model risks
  • Ability to translate technical findings for leadership
  • Collaboration with external research institutions

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • No visa sponsorship available now or in the future

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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