Research Engineer, CBRN at DeepMind

Mountain View, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical subject (e.g., computer science, engineering, machine learning, mathematics, physics, statistics) or a relevant scientific field with strong computational experience (e.g., bioinformatics, computational chemistry, biotechnology, computational materials science), or equivalent practical experience
  • Proven ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient Python
  • Knowledge of concepts in mathematics, statistics, and machine learning needed for understanding cutting-edge research in AI, CBRN-related modeling, and risk assessment
  • Ability to present and explain technical results clearly to non-experts and leadership stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop robust evaluations to test potential CBRN risks arising from cutting-edge AI models with strong capabilities in the physical sciences
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure for these evaluations
  • Run these evaluations prior to releases for new AI models
  • Resolve potential CBRN risks with state-of-the-art mitigations
  • Clearly communicate results to decision-makers
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts in CBRN, AI policy and ethics, model development, and scientific research
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of trends in AI development, CBRN threat landscapes, governance, and relevant sociotechnical research to inform the design of new evaluations

Skills

Machine Learning
AI Evaluations
Risk Mitigations
Software Infrastructure
CBRN Risks
Physical Sciences
AI Ethics
AI Policy

DeepMind

Develops artificial general intelligence systems

About DeepMind

This company leads in the field of artificial general intelligence (AGI), with notable applications across healthcare, energy management, and biotechnology. Their work in early diagnostic tools for eye diseases, optimizing energy usage in major data centers, and groundbreaking contributions to protein structure prediction underlines their commitment to harnessing AI for diverse practical applications. The company's dedication to pushing the boundaries of AI technology not only propels the industry forward but also creates a dynamic and impactful working environment for its employees.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$4.9MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, BiotechnologyIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Risks

Emerging AI models may challenge DeepMind's current strategies.
Backlash against AI models like Gemini poses reputational risks.
Labeling AI-generated content could increase operational complexity for DeepMind.

Differentiation

DeepMind combines AI, ML, and neuroscience for general-purpose learning algorithms.
DeepMind's AlphaFold model advances protein folding research significantly.
GraphCast by DeepMind offers rapid, accurate ten-day weather forecasts.

Upsides

AI-driven drug discovery is set to grow significantly in 2024.
AlphaCode 2 showcases AI's potential in competitive programming.
DeepMind's AI tools are transforming music creation and meteorology.

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