Research Scientist • Junior

Who you are

You have a strong background in machine learning systems and a genuine interest in societal impacts research — you thrive in cross-functional environments and are adaptable to evolving team priorities. Whether you're at a junior or senior level, you are excited to contribute to the mission of creating reliable and beneficial AI systems. You possess analytical skills that allow you to use observational tools effectively, and you are comfortable collaborating with various teams, including fine-tuning, safeguards, policy, and interpretability.

You are eager to engage with real-world usage patterns and understand how people interact with AI systems like Claude. Your experience enables you to build evaluations that assess AI behavior across critical dimensions such as safety and quality of advice. You are not just a researcher; you are a proactive contributor who enjoys hands-on technical work while also helping to set research direction.

Desirable

Experience with tools like Clio is a plus, as is a background in evaluating AI systems for safety and alignment with ethical guidelines. You are familiar with the challenges of ensuring AI systems are interpretable and steerable, and you are committed to making a positive societal impact through your work.

What you'll do

In this role, you will analyze real-world usage patterns of Claude using observational tools like Clio. Your insights will help surface how users interact with the AI, informing improvements at the model level. You will build and run evaluations to assess Claude's behavior, focusing on key dimensions of its Constitution, including safety and quality of advice in high-stakes situations. Collaboration is key; you will partner closely with teams focused on fine-tuning and safeguards to ensure that the AI operates safely and effectively.

You will also contribute to the development of methodologies for evaluating AI behavior, ensuring that the systems we build are not only effective but also aligned with our mission of creating beneficial AI. Your role will involve regular communication with policy experts and engineers, fostering a collaborative environment where insights can be shared and acted upon.

What we offer

At Anthropic, we provide competitive compensation and benefits, including optional equity donation matching and generous vacation and parental leave. You will enjoy flexible working hours and a collaborative office space in San Francisco, where you can work closely with a diverse team of researchers, engineers, and policy experts. We are committed to creating a supportive environment that encourages innovation and growth, and we believe in the importance of making AI systems that are safe and beneficial for society.