Research Scientist

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San Francisco, CA
Senior level
Software • Generative AI
The Role
The Research Scientist will contribute to AI interpretability research, develop novel techniques for analyzing and manipulating AI models, collaborate with engineering teams to implement scalable systems, mentor junior researchers, and publish findings in top-tier conferences.
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Working at Goodfire

Goodfire is a research lab advancing the field of AI interpretability.

Our mission is to solve the technical alignment problem for powerful AI systems. We believe that major advances in mechanistic interpretability - understanding how AI systems work internally - are key to solving this challenge.

Goodfire is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco.

The role:

We are looking for a Research Scientist to join our team and help develop robust, scalable systems for deploying interpretability techniques on large AI models. You will collaborate closely with our research team to translate novel interpretability methods into production-ready tools and work on scaling our infrastructure to handle increasingly large models and complex use cases.

Core responsibilities:

  1. Conduct impactful research in the fields of mechanistic interpretability and model editing.
  2. Develop novel techniques and algorithms for extracting, analyzing, visualizing, and manipulating the internal representations and decision-making processes of large AI models
  3. Collaborate with our engineering team to design and implement scalable, robust systems for applying interpretability and model editing techniques at scale
  4. Publish research findings in top-tier AI/ML conferences and journals, and present work at industry events and workshops
  5. Mentor and guide more junior research team members, fostering a culture of innovation, rigor, and collaboration
  6. Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in AI interpretability and model editing research, and contribute to the broader scientific community through open-source projects and community initiatives

Who you are:

Goodfire is looking for experienced individuals who embody our values and share our deep commitment to making interpretability accessible. We care deeply about building a team who shares our values:

Put mission and team first
All we do is in service of our mission. We trust each other, deeply care about the success of the organization, and choose to put our team above ourselves.

Improve constantly
We are constantly looking to improve every piece of the business. We proactively critique ourselves and others in a kind and thoughtful way that translates to practical improvements in the organization. We are pragmatic and consistently implement the obvious fixes that work.

Take ownership and initiative
There are no bystanders here. We proactively identify problems and take full responsibility over getting a strong result. We are self-driven, own our mistakes, and feel deep responsibility over what we’re building.

Action today
We have a small amount of time to do something incredibly hard and meaningful. The pace and intensity of the organization is high. If we can take action today or tomorrow, we will choose to do it today.

If you share our values and have at least two years of relevant experience, we encourage you to apply and join us in shaping the future of how we design AI systems.

What we are looking for:

  • PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated research intuition for interpretability and model editing research
  • Solid engineering skills, with proficiency in Python and experience with PyTorch or similar deep learning frameworks
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product and engineering
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex research ideas to diverse audiences
  • Passion for AI interpretability and a commitment to responsible AI development

Preferred qualifications:

  • Postdoctoral experience or industry research experience in interpretability
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment
  • Experience leading research projects and mentoring junior researchers
  • Contributions to open-source AI/ML projects or research codebases

This role offers market competitive salary, equity, and competitive benefits. More importantly, you'll have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology with a world-class team dedicated to ensuring a safe and beneficial future for humanity.

This role reports to our Chief Scientist.

Top Skills

Python
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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
9 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

Our mission is to advance humanity's understanding of AI by examining the inner workings of advanced AI models (or “AI Interpretability”). As a research-driven product organization, we bridge the gap between theoretical science and practical applications of interpretability.

We're building critical infrastructure that empowers developers to understand, edit, and debug AI models at scale, ensuring the creation of safer and more reliable systems.

Goodfire is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco.

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