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Member of Technical Staff
CivAIBerkeley, USA
Berkeley, USA
1 month ago
Salary
$125,000 to $200,000
Routes to impact
Direct high impact on an important cause
Skill-building & building career capital
Increasing awareness of institutional decision making challenges in AI safety
Description
CivAI is hiring a Member of Technical Staff to research, build, and refine live AI demonstrations that educate policymakers and the public about AI risks.
- Role - Build end-to-end software demos showcasing AI capabilities, from deepfakes and phishing simulations to biosecurity and surveillance scenarios, with a focus on creative, lightweight projects that communicate clearly to non-technical audiences
- Compensation - Salary range of $125,000–$200,000, with potential additional compensation for senior candidates; catered lunch and dinner on weekdays at the Berkeley office
- Location - Full-time, on-site in Berkeley, CA; remote may be considered for exceptional candidates; visa sponsorship available in select cases
- Fit - Ideal for engineers who have built complete full-stack projects, enjoy gray-hatting frontier AI systems, and want their work to directly inform public and government understanding of AI
Apply via the CivAI application form, or refer a qualified candidate through CivAI's referral program for a $2,500 bonus upon successful hire.
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