Senior Research Engineer

FAR.AI(2 months ago)

HybridFull TimeSenior$150,000 - $250,000FAR.AI

About this role

A Senior Research Engineer at FAR.AI is responsible for leading projects focused on AI safety, including detecting and mitigating deceptive behavior in models and preventing catastrophic misuse of AI systems. Candidates should bring significant software engineering expertise, preferably with experience in machine learning, high-performance computing, or technical leadership. The role requires fluency in Python and a collaborative approach to advancing impactful research by building frameworks and infrastructure to facilitate large-scale experiments.

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Required Skills

Software Engineering
Python
Mentoring
Machine Learning
PyTorch
JAX
Linear Algebra
Calculus
Statistics
High-Performance Computing

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Qualifications

BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Significant software engineering experience
Fluent in Python
Experience training transformers with ML frameworks like PyTorch or JAX
Knowledge of linear algebra, calculus, vector probability, and statistics
Experience with cluster orchestrators like Kubernetes or SLURM
Experience building high-performance distributed systems
Experience optimizing and profiling code including on GPU (e.g. CUDA kernels)
Experience designing large-scale software systems
Project management experience

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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.