Research Engineer / Scientist, Alignment Science, London

About AnthropicAt Anthropic, we are dedicated to the advancement of safe, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. Our mission is to ensure that AI technologies remain beneficial to users and society as a whole. Our rapidly expanding team consists of passionate researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders collaborating to create cutting-edge …

Application Deadline: We are actively conducting interviews and aim to onboard the right candidate promptly.ABOUT THE ROLEAt Apollo Research, we are embarking on an ambitious journey to establish a groundbreaking field known as the “Science of Scheming.” We are seeking passionate Research Scientists and Engineers eager to contribute to the creation of a new hard science from the ground up.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES- Collaborate with leading AI innovators. Our partnerships with various labs provide access to an extensive range of models that no single AI lab can offer. Your contributions will significantly influence the development and deployment of advanced AI systems.- Conduct in-depth studies of reinforcement learning dynamics that drive the emergence of reward-seeking behaviors, evaluation awareness, and misaligned preferences. Design and train model organisms, scaling insights to cutting-edge systems.- Explore the “Scaling Laws of Scheming.” Establish empirical foundations to forecast how scheming risks evolve as models increase in capability.- Innovate evaluation techniques that can potentially scale to highly evaluation-aware models.- Investigate AI cognition. Uncover unique patterns in the reasoning processes of advanced AI systems that have yet to be documented.Note: This position does not focus on interpretability roles.KEY REQUIREMENTSWe seek a diverse set of skills to advance our research agenda. We do not expect any single candidate to meet all the criteria listed below. However, a successful candidate will likely excel in one or several of the following areas:- Fast-paced empirical research: Ability to design and execute experiments with a focus on accelerating iteration cycles.

Role overview physicsx is seeking a Research Scientist based in London, United Kingdom. The position centers on advancing scientific research and contributing to projects that push the boundaries of physics and technology. The team brings together scientists and engineers who collaborate to tackle challenging technical problems. What you will do Use scientific research methods to develop new concepts and solutions Collaborate with colleagues from a range of technical backgrounds Support projects that investigate emerging areas in physics and technology

aisi seeks a Research Engineer or Research Scientist to focus on Model Transparency in London, UK. The position involves research aimed at making AI models more understandable and accountable. The goal is to clarify complex behaviors within these systems and help build trust in their outcomes. Key responsibilities Research new ways to improve the interpretability of AI models Create methods and tools that help explain how models make decisions Tackle challenges in understanding and communicating model behavior Contribute to initiatives that support greater accountability in AI Location This role is based in London, UK.

Join Anthropic as a Research Engineer specializing in the Science of Scaling, where you will play a pivotal role in advancing cutting-edge AI technologies. Collaborate with a dynamic team to explore innovative solutions that enhance our understanding of scalability in artificial intelligence systems.

physicsx seeks a Principal Research Scientist based in London, United Kingdom. This position centers on guiding research projects that introduce new concepts and methods in physics. The work plays a key part in supporting the company’s mission to drive technological advancement through scientific discovery. Role overview As Principal Research Scientist, the main responsibility is to lead innovative research efforts. Projects will focus on developing and testing original approaches within the field of physics. The results of this research are intended to contribute directly to the company’s ongoing progress in technology. What you will do Lead and manage research projects from concept to completion Develop new ideas and experimental approaches in physics Ensure research aligns with the company’s goals for scientific and technological progress Location This role is based in London, United Kingdom.

At Spotify, we're revolutionizing the way our 600 million listeners across 180 global markets engage with music, podcasts, and audiobooks. Our Personalization team plays a pivotal role in delivering tailored experiences that not only meet user expectations but also encourage exploration of new content. We are on the lookout for a talented Research Scientist specializing in machine learning to help us elevate our personalization strategies to new heights.As a key member of our dynamic research team, you will engage in groundbreaking research, development, and integration of innovative generative AI technologies into our search and recommendation systems. Your work will contribute to creating interactive experiences that redefine user engagement with our platform.Join us in an interdisciplinary environment focused on maintaining and advancing the technological frontiers of Spotify. By publishing your findings, you will not only enhance our internal practices but also contribute to the broader research community. Our team enjoys strong collaborations with both internal product groups and external research entities.Key Expertise Areas: Information Retrieval, Recommendation Systems, Language Technologies, Foundational Models, Generative AI Technologies, and Machine Learning.

Application Deadline: We are actively interviewing candidates and aim to fill this position promptly with the right individual.ABOUT THE ROLEAt Apollo Research, we conduct evaluations that meticulously assess the risks associated with advanced AI systems. Collaborating with leading laboratories such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind, you will have the unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge AI models ahead of their public release. The ideal candidate possesses a passion for rigorously testing state-of-the-art AI technologies and excels in creating and automating efficient evaluation pipelines.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE- Conducting pre-deployment evaluation campaigns on the world's most advanced AI systems. Our partnerships with various labs provide access to a wide range of models that no single lab can offer, allowing you to be among the first to engage with new models.- Exploring AI cognition by analyzing extensive model transcripts to identify novel behavioral patterns that have yet to be documented. These insights can be both surprising and enlightening, including phenomena like non-standard language and reward-seeking reasoning as discussed in our anti-scheming paper.- Developing new evaluations for frontier risks, creating innovative test environments, and scaling these across multiple scenarios.- Collaborating with leading AI developers to share your insights, receive feedback, and ensure your evaluations influence the deployment strategies of the most advanced AI systems.- Optimizing and automating the evaluation pipeline. We utilize automation in building, executing, and analyzing evaluations. As agent capabilities evolve rapidly, you will have the autonomy to reshape the pipeline to keep pace with these advancements.KEY REQUIREMENTS

At Google DeepMind, we celebrate the rich diversity of experiences, knowledge, backgrounds, and perspectives that contribute to our mission of creating extraordinary impact. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation due to a disability or additional need, please let us know.About UsArtificial Intelligence stands as one of humanity’s most transformative inventions. At Google DeepMind, our team of scientists, engineers, and machine learning experts work collaboratively to push the boundaries of AI technology. We harness our innovations for the greater good and scientific progress, prioritizing safety and ethics in every endeavor.SnapshotWe are in search of talented engineers and scientists to help propel our research in Artificial Intelligence as part of our mission to develop the next generation of Generative AI technologies. Our team is uniquely positioned to work on speculative, long-term projects that, when successful, yield significant advancements in the capabilities of our frontier models. We are committed to exploring paradigm-shifting concepts and investing the necessary time and resources to realize them. Our aim is to ideate, research, develop, validate, and incorporate these advancements into major Google technologies.Our primary research focus is on Gemini Diffusion, our cutting-edge text diffusion model, which we believe has the potential to unlock a new era in generative AI, delivering unmatched capabilities with rapid latency. Backed by GDM leadership, our team is devoted to thoroughly investigating and advancing this groundbreaking technology.We are a multi-disciplinary group of engineers and scientists who collaborate closely, leveraging our diverse skills with a strong emphasis on developing and deploying innovative AI solutions. Our problem-focused ethos drives our interest in any tool or idea that can effectively address real-world challenges.

At Veeva Systems, we are dedicated to transforming the life sciences industry by providing innovative cloud solutions that expedite the delivery of therapies to patients worldwide. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies, we achieved over $2B in revenue last fiscal year and are poised for further growth.Our core values—Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed—define our culture. In 2021, we made history by becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC), committed to balancing the interests of our customers, employees, society, and investors.As a Work Anywhere company, we promote flexibility in your work environment, allowing you to thrive either from home or in the office.Join us in transforming the life sciences sector and making a meaningful impact on our clients, employees, and communities.Position OverviewAs a Consultant for Veeva Align, you will play a pivotal role in implementing our field planning and territory management solution. This tool empowers life sciences companies to enhance their commercial coverage across various markets. By integrating with Vault CRM, Align streamlines territory design, roster management, and cycle planning, enabling field teams to effectively engage with the right customers at optimal times.With the growing demand for Vault CRM and Align in Europe, we seek a talented Consultant to facilitate Align implementations for our clients. You will collaborate with Commercial Operations and IT teams to translate business processes into scalable solutions, ensure seamless integration with Vault CRM, and promote the adoption of best practices across commercial teams.This role necessitates a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the capability to guide clients through vital aspects of their field planning transformation.

Join our dynamic team at Faculty as a Data Scientist, where your analytical prowess will help drive impactful decisions across various sectors. In this role, you'll leverage advanced statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to extract insights from complex datasets, delivering actionable recommendations to stakeholders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize data-driven solutions that enhance our clients' operational efficiency.

Why Join Faculty?Founded in 2014, Faculty is at the forefront of artificial intelligence, believing it to be the most transformative technology of our era. Over the years, we have partnered with more than 350 clients globally, enhancing their performance through human-centered AI solutions. Our tangible impact can be explored here.We prioritize genuine innovation over fleeting trends. Our commitment lies in developing and implementing responsible AI that significantly influences outcomes. Our diverse clientele includes sectors such as government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences, and defense, all of whom benefit from our profound expertise in technology, product development, and delivery.Our rapidly expanding business and reputation drive us to seek individuals who share our passion for intellectual exploration and aspire to create a positive technological legacy.AI is a groundbreaking technology; at Faculty, you will have the freedom to conceive its most impactful applications and bring them to fruition.About Our TeamThe Research team at Faculty is dedicated to critical red teaming and developing evaluations for misuse capabilities in sensitive domains, including CBRN, cybersecurity, and international security. We collaborate with leading frontier model developers and national safety institutes, and our contributions have been recognized in OpenAI's system card for o1.We also engage in fundamental technical research focused on mitigation strategies, with our findings presented at peer-reviewed conferences and shared with national security organizations. Additionally, we create evaluations for model developers across various safety-related areas, highlighting our comprehensive expertise in the safety domain.Role OverviewWe are in search of a Senior Research Scientist to join our high-impact R&D team. You will spearhead innovative research that enhances scientific understanding and drives our goal of developing safe AI systems. This is a vital role within a small, empowered team that conducts essential red teaming and evaluations for frontier models in sensitive fields such as cybersecurity and national security, allowing you to influence the future of safe AI deployment in real-world scenarios.

Salary: Starting from £44,340 + benefitsRole duration: Permanent (37.5 hrs/week)Location: London, UK (Hybrid - 50% office attendance)Summary Purpose – what you will be achieving: As a vital member of the Academy’s Policy Team, the Senior Policy Officer will be instrumental in shaping the organization’s strategic direction. This position is key in helping the Policy team formulate and implement new priorities for 2026/27, which include:Enhancing health outcomes both in the UK and globally.Harnessing the UK health research system to translate discoveries into practical applications.Positioning the UK as the premier destination for careers in medical sciences.In alignment with these priorities, the incoming Senior Policy Officer will engage in distinct policy programs, which may encompass:Maximizing the impact of medical sciences in prevention and early detection initiatives.Revolutionizing the generation and application of clinical evidence to accelerate the translation from discovery to patient benefits, ensuring equitable inclusion of underserved populations.Establishing the UK as a global leader in responsible, effective, and equitable use of AI and data within the biomedical sciences.Conducting foresight exercises to identify and support high-impact innovations critical to the future of health systems.The Senior Policy Officer will report directly to a Policy Manager.About the role – what you will be doing: Core policy workLead and support various policy projects to inform and influence the policy landscape in alignment with Academy priorities. This work may include:Major working group studies and producing relevant outputs.Responding to government initiatives and announcements.Engaging in consultations, rapid responses, and drafting concise position papers.Facilitating roundtables, workshops, and other significant policy events.Preparing correspondence and briefings for senior stakeholders.Collaborate closely with Academy Fellows and other experts to identify and analyze critical policy issues, gather data, and form impactful recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.Implement and follow up on policy recommendations across diverse external audiences.Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the policy landscape to drive effective initiatives.

Why join Faculty?Founded in 2014, Faculty is on a mission to harness the transformative power of AI, believing it to be the most pivotal technology of our era. With a diverse portfolio of over 350 global clients, we have consistently driven performance improvements through human-centric AI solutions. Discover our tangible impacts here.We focus on responsible AI development rather than chasing trends. Our team excels in innovating, building, and deploying AI solutions that truly matter. We offer unmatched expertise in technology, product development, and service delivery across various sectors including government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences, and defense.As our reputation grows, so does our commitment to finding individuals who share our passion for intellectual curiosity and the ambition to create a positive legacy through technology.AI defines this epoch; join us in exploring its most impactful applications and turning them into reality.About Our TeamOur dedicated team at Faculty engages in vital red teaming and creates evaluations for misuse capabilities in critical domains such as CBRN, cybersecurity, and international security. Our contributions have been recognized, notably in OpenAI's system card for o1.We are committed to conducting foundational research on mitigation strategies, sharing our findings through peer-reviewed conferences, and with national security institutions. Furthermore, we design evaluations for model developers focusing on safety and societal impacts of advanced AI models, showcasing our extensive expertise in the safety domain.About The RoleAs the Principal Research Scientist for AI Safety, you will lead Faculty's dynamic research team, influencing the future of safe AI systems. Your role will encompass overseeing the scientific research agenda centered on large language models and other significant systems. You will guide fellow researchers, spearhead external publications, and align your efforts with Faculty’s mission to develop trustworthy AI, allowing you to make a substantial impact in this fast-evolving field.

About WheelyWheely is revolutionizing premium transportation across major cities in Europe, the US, and the Middle East. We integrate state-of-the-art technology with the art of five-star chauffeuring to provide an experience trusted by over 100,000 active riders and 1,200 corporate accounts.As a profitable and rapidly growing scale-up with $43 million raised and over $100 million in annual revenue, we have recently launched in New York City and are swiftly expanding throughout the US and EMEA. If you take pride in your expertise and wish to help shape the next phase of our growth, we invite you to connect with us.We are seeking Associate Data Scientists with a foundation in Operations Research. You will oversee the entire process—from ideation and research to production deployment.You will be part of either our Pricing or Matching team, collaborating with fellow Data Scientists and engineers to tackle challenging, high-stakes problems such as dynamic pricing and bipartite matching.

Join our dynamic team at Intercom as a Senior Data Scientist, where you will leverage your analytical expertise to drive data-driven decisions and contribute to our innovative product development. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build models that enhance user experiences and optimize our services.

Join Abound, a forward-thinking company dedicated to leveraging data to drive innovative solutions. As a Data Scientist, you will play a crucial role in analyzing complex datasets, developing predictive models, and transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our products and services, ensuring that data-driven decisions are at the forefront of our strategy.

At Canva, our mission is to empower individuals to unleash their creativity through design. We are innovating AI technology that not only feels intuitive but also creates meaningful impacts for millions, enabling everyone to design with confidence. We are seeking a Senior Research Scientist passionate about reinforcement learning, agentic systems, and mixture of experts (MoE) models to advance our capabilities in reasoning, tool utilization, latency, and reliability.About the TeamOur team delves into multimodal agentic architectures, establishing robust training and evaluation frameworks. We collaborate closely with product and platform teams to transform groundbreaking research into engaging product features. As a pioneering post-training team, we are dedicated to developing advanced multimodal agentic systems. We cover a wide array of topics, including multimodal modeling, post-training strategies, and agent design.About the RoleIn this role, you will influence research directions and engage in hands-on initiatives across the agent stack—from reward design and policy optimization to planning, memory management, tool orchestration, dataset construction, and the innovation of post-training methodologies. You will create meticulously designed experiments, iterate rapidly, and derive reliable conclusions, all while ensuring that research translates into safe, high-quality product experiences.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop agent systems focused on planning, multimodal tool usage, retrieval, innovative training methods, and modeling experiments for real-world applications in design, vision, and language.Implement scalable post-training and reinforcement learning solutions across distributed systems (using PyTorch), optimizing data loaders, telemetry, and stable training of MoE architectures while ensuring reproducibility.Contribute to the reinforcement learning and agentic systems research agenda that aligns with Canva’s product vision; quickly identify and prioritize high-impact projects.Create reward models and learning loops, including RLHF/RLAIF, preference modeling, DPO/IPO-style objectives, offline/online RL, and curriculum learning.Develop simulation tasks that expose failure modes (planning errors, tool-use weaknesses, hallucinations, unsafe actions) and establish measurable targets for improvement.Lead rigorous evaluations for agents, focusing on task success, reliability, latency, safety, and regression testing. Set up offline suites and conduct online A/B testing; favor straightforward experiments that yield generalizable results.Collaborate closely with product, design, safety, and platform teams to successfully integrate research findings into reliable product features.

Why Join Faculty?Founded in 2014, Faculty is at the forefront of artificial intelligence, believing it to be the defining technology of our era. With a proven track record, we have partnered with over 350 global clients to enhance their performance through human-centric AI solutions. Discover our impact here.We prioritize genuine innovation over fleeting trends. Our commitment to responsible AI enables us to deliver solutions that drive significant results. Our extensive expertise spans across various sectors, including government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences, and defense.As our business continues to expand rapidly, we seek individuals who possess intellectual curiosity and a passion for leveraging technology to create a lasting positive impact.Join us in harnessing the power of AI to redefine its applications and make a tangible difference.About Our TeamThe Frontier TM product represents our bold ambition to create an enterprise-grade platform that integrates decision intelligence and AI Agents, optimizing critical processes in large organizations. You will tackle complex challenges within the real economy, focusing especially on healthcare and life sciences.Your RoleAs a Senior Data Scientist on the Frontier team, you will shape the future of our Decision Intelligence Platform by developing AI-powered digital twins that enhance organizational decision-making. This entrepreneurial role involves solving intricate problems while enabling enterprise users to leverage state-of-the-art AI technologies. You will combine scientific rigor with a business-oriented mindset to advance our AI Agent and Decision Hub capabilities.Key Responsibilities:Designing and Building: Create agents for high-stakes environments, ensuring that outputs meet rigorous validation standards.Data Analysis: Conduct exploratory data analysis, model development, validation, and performance monitoring.Leadership: Guide data science initiatives within cross-functional delivery teams, collaborating with engineers, designers, and business stakeholders.

Why Join Faculty?Founded in 2014, Faculty believes that AI is the defining technology of our era. We have successfully partnered with over 350 global clients to enhance performance through human-centric AI solutions. Discover our real-world impact here.We prioritize innovation over hype, focusing on creating and implementing responsible AI that truly makes a difference. Our extensive expertise spans various sectors, including government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences, and defense.As our business and reputation continue to expand rapidly, we are eager to recruit individuals who are intellectually curious and passionate about building a positive legacy through technology.Join us in leveraging AI’s transformative power to revolutionize decision-making processes in critical fields.About the TeamThe Faculty Frontier™ product represents our ambitious goal of developing the first enterprise-grade platform that integrates decision intelligence with AI agents to optimize key processes in large organizations. You will tackle complex challenges with a focus on healthcare and life sciences.Role OverviewAs a Senior Data Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our Frontier Decision Intelligence Platform. You will lead the design and implementation of AI-powered digital twins that redefine organizational decision-making. Working within cross-functional teams, you will blend technical prowess with commercial insight to address intricate customer challenges. This is also an opportunity to mentor emerging talent while delivering impactful, production-grade AI solutions in a dynamic and entrepreneurial setting.