Remote AI Safety & Biosecurity Software Engineer

SecureBio, LLC; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off

Flexible work hours

Conference sponsorships

Generous relocation allowance

Job summary

A biosecurity innovation firm seeks a Software Engineer to enhance evaluations of frontier AI systems, focusing on security and misuse risk. In this remote role, you'll manage evaluations for new AI models, ensuring thorough analysis and collaboration with research scientists. Requirements include 1-2 years of Python experience, data analysis skills, and an alignment with the mission of reducing catastrophic biological risks. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication and a detail-oriented work ethic.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Familiarity with statistics and data analysis.
• Experience with Python in professional contexts.

Responsibilities

• Run biosecurity evaluations on frontier AI models.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation.
• Draft report outlines for AI firms.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Data visualization

Large language models

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in biology or related field

Tools

Docker

Inspect AI

Web APIs

Job description

A biosecurity innovation firm seeks a Software Engineer to enhance evaluations of frontier AI systems, focusing on security and misuse risk. In this remote role, you'll manage evaluations for new AI models, ensuring thorough analysis and collaboration with research scientists. Requirements include 1-2 years of Python experience, data analysis skills, and an alignment with the mission of reducing catastrophic biological risks. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication and a detail-oriented work ethic.