Model Safety Analyst

ByteDance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Singapore seeks a skilled professional to join their AI safety research team. This role focuses on safety evaluations, addressing real-world scenarios, and managing project lifecycles. Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree, possess strong analytical and project management skills, and be proficient in English. A passion for AI and a detail-oriented mindset are essential for success. Join a diverse team committed to advancing technology and societal impact.

Qualifications

• Strong command of English in both written and oral communication.
• Proven project management abilities in dynamic environments.
• Creative problem-solving mindset in ambiguous situations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on AI safety developments.
• Design safety evaluations for models and define evaluation metrics.
• Manage project lifecycles including scoping and execution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

English proficiency

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in AI policy, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

About the team: As a core member of our LLM Global Data Team, you'll be at the heart of our operations. Gain first‑hand experience in understanding the intricacies of training Large Language Models (LLMs) with diverse data sets.

• Conduct research on the latest developments in AI safety across academia and industry. Proactively identify limitations in existing evaluation paradigms and propose novel approaches to test models under real‑world and edge‑case scenarios.
• Design and continuously refine safety evaluations for multi‑models. Define and implement robust evaluation metrics to assess safety‑related behaviors, failure modes, and alignment with responsible AI principles.
• Conduct a thorough analysis of safety evaluation results to surface safety issues stemming from model training, fine‑tuning, or product integration. Translate these findings into actionable insights to inform model iteration and product design improvements.
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to build scalable safety evaluation workflows. Help establish feedback loops that continuously inform model development and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage end‑to‑end project lifecycles, including scoping, planning, execution, and delivery. Effectively allocate team resources and coordinate efforts across functions to meet project goals and timelines.

Please note that this role may involve exposure to potentially harmful or sensitive content, either as a core function, through ad hoc project participation, or via escalated cases. This may include, but is not limited to, text, images, or videos depicting:

• Hate speech or harassment.
• Self‑harm or suicide‑related content.
• Violence or cruelty.
• Child safety.

Support resources and resilience training will be provided to support employee well‑being.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in AI policy, Computer Science, Engineering, journalism, international relations, law, regional studies, or a related discipline.
• Strong command of English in both written and oral communication. Proficiency in other languages is a plus, as some projects may involve cross‑regional collaboration or content in non‑English languages.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret both qualitative and quantitative data and translate them into clear insights.
• Proven project management abilities, with experience leading cross‑functional initiatives in dynamic, fast‑paced environments.
• Creative problem‑solving mindset, with comfort working under ambiguity and leveraging tools and technology to improve processes and outputs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in AI safety, Trust & Safety, Risk consulting, or Risk management. Experience working at or with AI companies is highly desirable.
• Intellectually curious, self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and team‑oriented.
• Deep interest in emerging technologies, user behavior, and the human impact of AI systems. Enthusiasm for learning from real‑world case studies and applying insights in a high‑impact setting.

Job Information

About Doubao (Seed)

Founded in 2023, the ByteDance Doubao (Seed) Team, is dedicated to pioneering advanced AI foundation models. Our goal is to lead in cutting‑edge research and drive technological and societal advancements.

With a strong commitment to AI, our research areas span deep learning, reinforcement learning, Language, Vision, Audio, AI Infra and AI Safety. Our team has labs and research positions across China, Singapore, and the US.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.