Berkeley, California, United States Hybrid Employment $150,000 - $250,000/year

FAR.AI is hiring a Senior Research Engineer

About the Role

The position involves leading high-impact research projects, developing new machine learning approaches, and working closely with engineering teams to transition prototypes into scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead research initiatives in machine learning and artificial intelligence
  • Design and implement experimental models and algorithms
  • Translate theoretical research into functional prototypes
  • Collaborate with engineers to scale research outcomes
  • Publish findings in peer-reviewed venues
  • Evaluate emerging methodologies for applicability
  • Mentor junior researchers and engineers
  • Define research roadmaps aligned with technical goals
  • Conduct rigorous testing and validation of systems
  • Integrate feedback from cross-functional teams
  • Maintain awareness of advancements in AI research
  • Contribute to technical documentation and reports
  • Participate in code reviews and system design
  • Ensure reproducibility and robustness in experiments
  • Drive innovation in model efficiency and performance

Nice to Have

  • Postdoctoral or industry research experience
  • Leadership in prior research projects
  • Experience deploying models in production
  • Contributions to widely used research tools
  • Interdisciplinary research background
  • Experience with safety and alignment in AI
  • Work involving autonomous systems
  • Familiarity with formal verification methods
  • Involvement in open science initiatives
  • Track record of securing research funding

Compensation

Competitive salary with equity and performance bonuses

Work Arrangement

Hybrid with flexibility based on project needs

Team

Collaborative research and engineering team focused on long-term AI advancements

Research Focus

Emphasis on long-term AI capabilities, including reasoning, generalization, and system robustness

Collaboration Model

Close interaction between research and engineering teams to accelerate innovation and deployment

Performance Expectations

Regular delivery of novel research, measurable progress on technical milestones, and peer recognition

Available for qualified candidates

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FAR.AI
A non-profit AI research institute focused on ensuring advanced AI is safe and beneficial, conducting research on AI safety, risks, and potential solutions.
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Department FAR.Research
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Posted 5 months ago