Research Scientist, AI Controls and Monitoring
Posted
$216,000 USD
Tech Stack
Responsibilities
- Develop monitoring techniques and observability methods to track AI behavior in real time, identifying deviations, emergent capabilities, or anomalous outputs.
- Research mechanisms for layered control, including fail-safes, oversight protocols, and intervention methods for AI systems when risks are detected.
- Design red-team simulations to probe weaknesses in oversight and control mechanisms, and build mitigations.
- Collaborate with policymakers, engineers, and other researchers to establish standards and benchmarks for AI monitoring and escalation.
Benefits
- 401k
- Equity
- Health Insurance
- Learning Budget
Culture
Mission-DrivenInclusive HiringTransparent LeadershipCross-Functional Teams
Requirements
Regions: Us
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About Scale
Industry: saas
Size: large
Scale AI develops reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions, providing high-quality data and full-stack technologies to power leading AI models.
View company profile →Compensation
Base salary: $216,000 USD
Equity: Equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval
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