Head of Engineering (Research)

FAR.AI(2 months ago)

RemoteFull TimeDirector$200,000 - $350,000FAR.AI

About this role

The Head of Engineering (Research) at FAR.AI is responsible for scaling the AI safety research team from 15 to 30 technical staff by establishing effective project and people management systems. This role focuses primarily on team management (90%) and only a small amount of individual contribution (10%), while fostering collaboration with internal divisions and external stakeholders such as AI companies and government institutes. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in managing technical teams, a solid understanding of technical projects, and a commitment to advancing AI safety research.

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Required Skills

Team Management
Project Management
People Management
Technical Leadership
Strategic Communication
Stakeholder Engagement
Hiring Process
Bottleneck Identification
Process Improvement
Relationship Building

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About FAR.AI

far.ai

FAR.AI is a research and education non-profit dedicated to ensuring that advanced artificial intelligence is safe and beneficial for everyone. The organization focuses on facilitating technical breakthroughs, promoting global collaboration, and providing resources to researchers and organizations working on critical AI safety challenges. Through its research initiatives, events, and programs, FAR.AI aims to foster a thriving ecosystem that drives impactful, lasting change in the field of trustworthy AI.