VP of Frontier AI Research & Safeguards

Scale AI, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 454,000 - 567,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

Equity-based compensation

Learning & development stipend

Generous PTO

Commuter stipend

Job summary

Scale AI, Inc. is seeking a VP of Research to lead frontier AI evaluations and safety research.

You will blend cutting-edge ML research with real-world applied impact, building a world-class organization that expands frontier AI capabilities and safeguards. You will shape technical direction, translate science into production-ready solutions, and collaborate across Scale to align with growth and product evolution.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading ML Research teams in high-growth environments.
• Experience scaling research organizations across geographies.
• Ability to distill priorities and drive execution with urgency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ML Research function, overseeing delivery, quality, performance, and roadmap.
• Build and scale a global high-performing team with initiative ownership.
• Partner with Fortune 100 customers and GTM to translate business needs into scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and delivery teams to drive cutting-edge research.
• Shape long-term vision and org design aligned with growth and product evolution.
• Mentor senior ML Research leaders and foster a culture of accountability and speed.

Skills

ML Leadership

People Management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive partnership

Job description

Scale AI, Inc. is seeking a VP of Research to lead frontier AI evaluations and safety research.

You will blend cutting-edge ML research with real-world applied impact, building a world-class organization that expands frontier AI capabilities and safeguards. You will shape technical direction, translate science into production-ready solutions, and collaborate across Scale to align with growth and product evolution.