Pre-Training Research Engineer for Scalable ML

Anthropic

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On-site

USD 340,000 - 425,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours
Generous vacation and parental leave
Equity donation matching
Collaboration-friendly office space

Job summary

A cutting-edge AI research organization is seeking a Research Engineer to drive advancements in AI safety with responsibilities in model architecture, experiments, and tooling. Qualified candidates should possess at least an MS or PhD in Computer Science or related fields, strong software engineering skills, and proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks. Offering a competitive salary of $340,000–$425,000, this role emphasizes collaboration and AI alignment with human values.

Qualifications

  • Strong software engineering skills with a proven track record.
  • Ability to balance research goals with practical engineering constraints.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and implement solutions in model architecture and algorithms.
  • Lead small research projects while collaborating with team members.
  • Design, run, and analyze scientific experiments.

Skills

Software engineering
Python
Deep learning frameworks
Problem-solving
Communication

Education

MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field

Tools

PyTorch
Kubernetes

Job description

A cutting-edge AI research organization is seeking a Research Engineer to drive advancements in AI safety with responsibilities in model architecture, experiments, and tooling. Qualified candidates should possess at least an MS or PhD in Computer Science or related fields, strong software engineering skills, and proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks. Offering a competitive salary of $340,000–$425,000, this role emphasizes collaboration and AI alignment with human values.
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