Member of Technical Staff
Quick answer
METR is hiring a hybrid Member of Technical Staff in Berkeley to lead research execution and software engineering for AI safety evaluations.
- Role
- Member of Technical Staff
- Organization
- METR
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
METR is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to assessing AI capabilities, risks, and mitigations. This role, Member of Technical Staff, focuses on the Evaluation Execution Stream, which involves productionizing, improving, and scaling AI evaluations. Candidates will work on both research execution and high-quality software engineering to advance the organization's technical infrastructure. The team operates in a collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on rigorous truth-seeking in AI safety.
What you'll do
- Productionize and execute various AI model evaluations.
- Build common infrastructure to scale the evaluation process.
- Balance rapid prototyping with the creation of maintainable software systems.
- Lead large technical projects from ideation to delivery.
- Set high standards for system architecture and code quality.
What it takes
- Experience in frontier ML research execution.
- Strong software engineering skills with a focus on scalable systems.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Demonstrated experience balancing innovative solutions with high-quality code.
- Commitment to high-integrity research and mission-driven work.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates (cap-exempt H-1B).
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this is a hybrid role requiring team members to be in the Berkeley office 3-5 days per week.
Does the organization provide visa sponsorship?
Yes, METR can likely sponsor a cap-exempt H-1B visa for this role if you lack US work authorization.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job posting.
What is the primary focus of this team?
The role is primarily focused on the Evaluation Execution Stream, which centers on improving and executing research evaluations through software engineering and research execution.
How to apply
Apply directly on METR's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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