Senior Model Safety Analyst - Seed Global Data

Byte Dance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering AI team in Singapore is looking for a Senior Model Safety Analyst. This role focuses on leading safety evaluations and managing projects related to AI safety. Candidates should have a background in relevant fields, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in English and Mandarin. Join us to make impactful contributions in the field of AI.

Qualifications

• Exceptional proficiency in both English and Mandarin is essential.
• Strong analytical skills required for interpreting data.
• Proven project management abilities in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on AI safety developments.
• Design safety evaluations for multi-models.
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycles.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication in English and Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field

Job description

Senior Model Safety Analyst - Seed Global Data

Responsibilities

As a core member of our Seed 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.

• Lead 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.
• Lead 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.

Note: 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 in a relevant field (e.g., AI, International Relations, Regional Studies, Engineering, Public Policy, or related disciplines).
• Exceptional proficiency in both English and Mandarin, with strong written and oral communication skills required to collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders across English and Mandarin‑speaking regions.
• 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

• 5+ years of professional experience in AI safety, Trust & Safety, Risk consulting, or Risk management. Experience working at or with AI companies is highly desirable.
• Previously, team management experience will be a plus.
• 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 infrastructure, 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.