Trustworthy AI Research Scientist (Remote, Equity)

Octave X; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI research firm is seeking a Researcher to prototype and validate new approaches in formal methods and AI interpretability. The role includes publishing, collaborating with engineering teams, and advancing trustworthy AI research from theory to deployment. Ideal candidates will have a PhD and strong skills in Python and ML stacks, along with a solid publication record. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $190,000 to $290,000 plus equity, with options for remote work.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research track record in ML, formal methods, or adjacent field.
• Strong publication history or applied research impact.
• Proficiency building research prototypes in Python and modern ML stacks.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel approaches to verifiable AI behavior.
• Design and run experiments across safety and quality benchmarks.
• Collaborate with engineering to bring research to production.

Skills

Research prototypes in Python

Formal methods knowledge

Mathematical proficiency

Systems thinking

Education

PhD or equivalent research track

Job description

A leading AI research firm is seeking a Researcher to prototype and validate new approaches in formal methods and AI interpretability. The role includes publishing, collaborating with engineering teams, and advancing trustworthy AI research from theory to deployment. Ideal candidates will have a PhD and strong skills in Python and ML stacks, along with a solid publication record. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $190,000 to $290,000 plus equity, with options for remote work.