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Research Scientist

Robust IntelligenceSan Francisco BayOnsite
Robust Intelligence's mission is to eliminate AI Risk. As the world increasingly adopts AI into automated decision processes, we inherit great risk. 
Our flagship product is built to be integrated with existing AI systems to enumerate and eliminate risks caused by unintentional and intentional (adversarial) failure modes. With Generative AI becoming increasingly popular, new vulnerabilities and attacks present a significant threat to AI companies and their consumers. Our Generative AI Firewall provides a safety net against these failure modes.At Robust Intelligence, we have built a multidisciplinary team of ML Engineers, AI security experts, and software engineers to advance the state of AI security.

Together, we're building the future of secure, trustworthy AI.

About The Role


Are you passionate about the future of AI and committed to ensuring its safety and security? We're seeking Research Scientists to pioneer our efforts in tracking and mitigating emerging threats to AI systems. 

In this role, you will:


  • Track and Analyze Threats: Monitor and analyze emerging threats to AI/ML models, applications, and environments.
  • Deep Understanding: Possess expertise in foundation models like Large Language Models and diffusion models.
  • Develop AI Firewall: Develop and implement strategies to detect and mitigate identified threats, including prototyping innovative approaches.
  • Lead Red-Teaming Exercises: Lead red-teaming exercises and vulnerability assessments for generative AI technologies, addressing safety and security vulnerabilities.
  • Publish Insights: Author blog posts, white papers, or research papers on emerging threats in AI safety and security.
  • Collaborate and Innovate: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research into product features and shape our machine learning culture.

Required Qualifications:


  • Undergraduate degree in EECS, Math, or Physics.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and deep knowledge of machine learning tools like PyTorch.
  • Strong algorithmic and problem-solving skills.
  • Fluency in reading academic papers on AI/ML.

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Graduate degree in ML or related field with an established research record.
  • Experience in AI/ML safety and security risks (e.g., data poisoning, adversarial attacks).
  • Experience developing proof-of-concept exploits for new attacks.

$175,000 - $225,000 a yearRobust intelligence (RI) is a people-first company (this role can be remote). We offer an array of perks and benefits that ensures our employees’ health and well-being. With RI’s in-office company culture, we offer our employees free daily lunches and dinners (if you are working late), free snacks and beverages, commuter benefits, and an office gym.Our leaders recognize that all of our employees are humans first. Employees at the company are parents, pet owners, siblings, and a long list more.

Hence, RI ensures that employees have the benefits and resources needed to spend time with their families and live a fulfilling life outside of work. Benefits include a flexible time off policy, paid parental/family leave, child care allowance, 401(k) retirement plan, and market-leading health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents. We also have an education reimbursement program for individual learning.What we offer:We offer the opportunity to significantly contribute to shaping AI's future.

This opportunity is a collaborative effort between impossibly talented individuals who share a passion for this mission. Our biggest asset is inclusion, as building a diverse community is the key to succeeding in our mission. In addition to the goal and environment we offer:Competitive salary and company ownership through equityMarket-leading health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependentsFlexible Time Off Policy and Paid Parental/Family LeaveEducation reimbursement program for Individual Learning401(k) Retirement planCommuter benefitsImmigration sponsorship - H1B and Green CardCompany lunches, dinners, and kitchens stocked with snacks and drinksOn-site gym and wellness programEEOC - Robust Intelligence is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe diversity enriches our team so we hire people with a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications for this job, we strongly encourage you to apply!Apply for this job

Life at Robust Intelligence

Robust Intelligence builds products that integrate seamlessly into the AI development life cycle to ensure robustness and reliability.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Peoplefirst company culture2. Flexible time off policy3. Paid parental/family leave4. Child care allowance5. Education reimbursement program for individual learning6. Marketleading health, dental, and vision insurance7. Commuter benefits8. Onsite gym and wellness program9. Immigration sponsorship (H1B and Green Card)10. Collaborative environment with a multidisciplinary team
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