Research Scientist/Engineer, Alignment Finetuning at Anthropic

San Francisco, California, United States

Anthropic Logo
$280,000 – $425,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Machine LearningIndustries

Requirements

  • MS/PhD in Computer Science, ML, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Strong programming skills, especially in Python
  • Experience with ML model training and experimentation
  • A track record of implementing ML research
  • Strong analytical skills for interpreting experimental results
  • Experience with ML metrics and evaluation frameworks
  • Excel at turning research ideas into working code

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement novel finetuning techniques using synthetic data generation and advanced training pipelines
  • Use these to train models to have better alignment properties including honesty, character, and harmlessness
  • Create and maintain evaluation frameworks to measure alignment properties in models
  • Collaborate across teams to integrate alignment improvements into production models
  • Develop processes to help automate and scale the work of the team

Skills

Python
ML Training
Finetuning
Synthetic Data Generation
RLHF
Constitutional AI
Reward Modeling
Evaluation Frameworks
AI Alignment

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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