[Expression of Interest] Research Engineer / Scientist, Alignment - London
About this role
This position is a Research Engineer or Scientist role focused on Alignment Science at Anthropic, located in London. The job suits a hybrid scientist and engineer passionate about building safe, reliable, and interpretable AI systems through empirical research.
Role Overview
As a member of the Alignment Science team in London, the professional will execute meticulous machine learning experiments designed to understand and steer advanced artificial intelligence behaviors. This position explores safety challenges related to powerful future models, working alongside teams specializing in interpretability, fine-tuning, and frontier red teaming. The London group currently focuses opportunistically on AI Control and Alignment Stress-testing. Candidates must be based in London for at least 25% of their working time and be prepared for occasional travel to San Francisco.
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About the Company
Anthropic operates as a public benefit corporation dedicated to building reliable, interpretable, and steerable artificial intelligence systems that benefit society. The organization treats AI research as an empirical science akin to physics or biology, pursuing high-impact big science initiatives as a single cohesive unit.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application directly through the official Anthropic careers page.
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What is the location policy for this London role?
Staff members are expected to work from the London office at least 25% of the time, and occasional travel to the San Francisco hub is required.
What is the annual salary range for the Alignment Research Engineer position?
The annual compensation ranges from £260,000 to £370,000 GBP.
Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this position?
Yes, visa sponsorship is available, and the company provides support through an immigration lawyer for offered candidates.
What programming language is used during the interview process?
All interviews for this role are conducted in Python.
What specific research areas are prioritized for the London team?
The London team focuses opportunistically on AI Control and Alignment Stress-testing.