Alignment Scientist/Engineer

AE Studio$180K — $240K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experienced in ML research, alignment research, or both
  • Deeply passionate about AI alignment
  • Excellent at Python, Pytorch, and modern deep learning stack
  • Knowledgeable in building, training, or evaluating deep learning models
  • Comfortable using AI model APIs via REST or client libraries
  • Adept at breaking down complex problems into testable experiments
  • AI-native and eager to automate workflow with AI tools

Responsibilities

  • Conduct alignment R&D autonomously in fast-paced environments
  • Guide research direction with collaborators
  • Develop and evaluate deep learning models
  • Create and test concrete experiments based on complex problems
  • Utilize AI tools to enhance productivity and processes

Benefits

  • Remote-first environment with flexible schedules
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Free lunches at the office
  • Weekly knowledge-sharing talks for team development
  • Annual team retreat for bonding and strategy
  • Regular performance-based raises
  • Diversified employee equity program for financial benefits
Full Job Description
About the role

Our ideal candidate is a high-agency technical generalist. Our researchers spend ~100% of their time on alignment R&D, working autonomously in fast-paced, high-stakes environments and guiding research direction alongside our collaborators.
About you
  • Experienced in ML research, alignment research, or both
  • Deeply passionate about AI alignment & believe genuine progress is possible
  • Excellent at Python, Pytorch, and the modern deep learning stack
  • Knowledgeable about building, training, or evaluating deep learning models
  • Comfortable calling AI model APIs via REST or client libraries
  • Adept at decomposing complex problems into concrete, testable experiments
  • AI-native, and eager to use AI tools to automate your workflow
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
  • Adept in English and comfortable communicating technical work to all audiences
Bonus
  • Experience performing self-directed research or data science projects (show us what youve built, especially if it increases human agency)
  • Software engineering background and best practices
  • Agile experience (Kanban, Scrum, XP)
  • Experience managing clients and client relationships
  • Experience in startups
  • Being in LA to work from our office
Benefits

Remote-first with flexible schedules. Health insurance, free lunches at the office, weekly knowledge-sharing talks, and an annual team retreat. Regular performance-based raises and a diversified employee equity program.
Compensation

Salary range is $180K to $240K per year for US-based candidates. Not in the range? Apply anyway. Were growing fast and may have other roles opening soon.

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