Senior Technical Specialist, AI Risk Assessment
Quick answer
The Center for AI Risk Management & Alignment (CARMA) is hiring a remote Senior Technical Specialist to conduct original research and lead quality assurance on AI risk assessment methodologies.
- Role
- Senior Technical Specialist, AI Risk Assessment
- Organization
- Center for AI Risk Management & Alignment (CARMA)
- Location
- Remote (U.S.-based or international)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
The Center for AI Risk Management & Alignment (CARMA) is seeking a Senior Technical Specialist to conduct original research in AI safety and technical governance. This role involves developing frameworks for assessing catastrophic AI risks and providing quality assurance leadership for the team's research projects. The ideal candidate will bridge technical AI safety with governance approaches to shape industry standards. The position is fully remote, though occasional travel is required.
What you'll do
- Develop threat models and risk pathway analyses for sociotechnical systems.
- Design robust technical governance frameworks and assessment methodologies for catastrophic AI risks.
- Provide strategic quality control for research to ensure conceptual and technical accuracy.
- Lead original research projects on comprehensive risk management for advanced AI systems.
- Collaborate across internal teams to integrate risk assessment paradigms.
What it takes
- 5+ years of experience in AI safety, alignment, and/or governance.
- Strong understanding of multiple risk modeling approaches such as causal modeling or Bayesian networks.
- Proven track record of constructive collaboration in intellectually demanding environments.
- Demonstrated publication record or equivalent expertise in relevant research areas.
- Strong analytical thinking and the ability to identify subtle flaws in complex arguments.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, this position is entirely remote, although the role requires occasional travel.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job posting.
Are there specific work authorization requirements?
Candidates based in the U.S. will be hired as employees, while international candidates will be engaged as independent contractors; CARMA is unable to sponsor visas.
What are the core qualifications needed?
Candidates need 5+ years of experience in AI safety or governance, proficiency in risk modeling approaches, and strong analytical and communication skills.
How to apply
Apply directly on Center for AI Risk Management & Alignment (CARMA)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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