Staff Software Engineer, AI Safeguards & Monitoring

Menlo Ventures; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 320,000 - 485,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous vacation and parental leave

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Menlo Ventures is seeking a Software Engineer in San Francisco to build safety mechanisms for AI systems. You will monitor models, prevent misuse, and ensure user well-being, focusing on enhancing system safety and preventing unwanted behaviors.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with Python and Typescript proficiency. The role offers a competitive salary range of $320,000 to $485,000, with flexible working conditions and a focus on collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or comparable experience.
• Proficiency in Python and Typescript.
• Ability to work across the stack.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop monitoring systems for detecting unwanted behaviors from API partners.
• Build abuse detection mechanisms and infrastructure.
• Surface abuse patterns to research teams for model training improvements.
• Build robust multi-layered defenses for safety mechanisms.

Job description

Menlo Ventures is seeking a Software Engineer in San Francisco to build safety mechanisms for AI systems. You will monitor models, prevent misuse, and ensure user well-being, focusing on enhancing system safety and preventing unwanted behaviors.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with Python and Typescript proficiency. The role offers a competitive salary range of $320,000 to $485,000, with flexible working conditions and a focus on collaboration.