aestudio
Alignment Scientist/Engineer
Fully Remote; LA office / US remote (Remote)$180k–$240kmidAdded 2 days ago
About this role
AE Studio, an ML consultancy with a dedicated AI safety research arm, seeks an experienced alignment scientist or engineer to join their 25-person research team. You'll work on cutting-edge alignment challenges including interpretability, model safety, and neuroscience-inspired approaches, partnering with top external researchers while maintaining significant autonomy over your work.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent and collaborative ML/alignment research on novel safety techniques
- Design and execute experiments to test alignment interventions and hypotheses
- Develop and evaluate deep learning models using modern tools and APIs
- Communicate research findings to technical and non-technical audiences
- Partner with external researchers from academia and industry on alignment problems
- Guide research direction alongside collaborators in a fast-paced environment
What they're looking for
- Machine learning research and/or AI alignment expertise
- Advanced Python and PyTorch proficiency
- Deep learning model development and evaluation
- Problem decomposition and experimental design
- REST APIs and ML client libraries
- Technical communication and writing
- Self-directed research capability
- Software engineering best practices (bonus)
Benefits
- Remote-first with flexible scheduling
- Health insurance
- Free lunches at LA office
- Weekly knowledge-sharing talks
- Annual team retreat
- Performance-based raises and employee equity program
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