Research Manager, Interpretability at Anthropic

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI Research, Machine LearningIndustries

Requirements

  • Interest in mechanistic interpretability and reverse-engineering neural networks
  • Ability to partner closely with an individual contributor research lead
  • Experience managing teams of researchers and engineers
  • Skills in translating research ideas into tangible goals and overseeing execution
  • Capability to manage team execution, careers, and performance
  • Ability to facilitate relationships within and across teams
  • Experience driving hiring pipelines

Responsibilities

  • Support a team of expert researchers and engineers in understanding large language models at a mechanistic level
  • Drive the team's success in partnership with the research lead
  • Translate cutting-edge research ideas into tangible goals
  • Oversee execution of team goals
  • Manage team execution, careers, and performance
  • Facilitate relationships within and across teams
  • Drive the hiring pipeline for the fast-growing team

Skills

Mechanistic Interpretability
Neural Networks
Reverse Engineering
AI Safety
Superposition
Feature Decomposition
Circuit Building
Language Models

Anthropic

Develops reliable and interpretable AI systems

About Anthropic

Anthropic focuses on creating reliable and interpretable AI systems. Its main product, Claude, serves as an AI assistant that can manage tasks for clients across various industries. Claude utilizes advanced techniques in natural language processing, reinforcement learning, and code generation to perform its functions effectively. What sets Anthropic apart from its competitors is its emphasis on making AI systems that are not only powerful but also understandable and controllable by users. The company's goal is to enhance operational efficiency and improve decision-making for its clients through the deployment and licensing of its AI technologies.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$11,482.1MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Hybrid Work Options
Company Equity

Risks

Ongoing lawsuit with Concord Music Group could lead to financial liabilities.
Technological lag behind competitors like OpenAI may impact market position.
Reliance on substantial funding rounds may indicate financial instability.

Differentiation

Anthropic focuses on AI safety, contrasting with competitors' commercial priorities.
Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant, is designed for tasks of any scale.
Partnerships with tech giants like Panasonic and Amazon enhance Anthropic's strategic positioning.

Upsides

Anthropic's $60 billion valuation reflects strong investor confidence and growth potential.
Collaborations like the Umi app with Panasonic tap into the growing wellness AI market.
Focus on AI safety aligns with increasing industry emphasis on ethical AI development.

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