{"jobs":[{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/aestudio/jobs/5616440004","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4965303004,"location":{"name":"Fully Remote; LA office / US remote"},"metadata":[{"id":12397920004,"name":"HideFromWebsite","value":null,"value_type":"yes_no"}],"id":5616440004,"updated_at":"2026-06-04T19:50:04-04:00","requisition_id":null,"title":"Alignment Research Manager","company_name":"AE Studio","first_published":"2025-08-08T14:48:59-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;AE Studio is a 160-person ML consultancy dedicated to solving the hardest problems in AI. We use our profits to fund research on the most important problems in AI Safety and Alignment. We partner with top researchers from both academia and industry, including Anthropic, Goodfire AI, Redwood, Princeton, MATS, RAND Corporation, and others. Our research is published in top ML conferences and currently deployed in safety-critical systems.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;AE Studio was founded 10 years ago with the goal of helping corporate clients develop humanity-affirming, agency-promoting technology. Since then we’ve developed a reputation for rapidly delivering world-class solutions to their hardest problems. We take the same client-centric approach to research, partnering with the world’s best external researchers to develop world-class results. They provide the vision and our researchers make their ideas a reality.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our core alignment team is 25 researchers and growing. We hire from all backgrounds. Whether you’re an independent researcher, an engineer, or an academic, AE is a place to make real impact on the single most important problem of our time. We research a diverse set of ambitious alignment directions that others neglect, including pretraining interventions for model safety, novel interpretability techniques, neuroscience-inspired approaches to alignment, and many others.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You can learn more about our team and work from our \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ae-alignment-podcast/id1888046207\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Alignment Podcast\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; as well as our \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://ae.studio/research\u0026quot;\u0026gt;research page\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;About the role\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will be the person who makes the research acceleration model actually run. You own projects end to end: turning abstract research ideas into clear roadmaps, keeping technical teams unblocked and moving fast, and making sure progress is visible to leadership, collaborators, and funders. Projects usually involve several stakeholders, grants, or research partners, and some are internal research. You break down ambiguity, define milestones, and focus the team on what matters.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You also dive in when something needs to be tested, validated, or unblocked. You identify dead ends early and keep work pointed at the highest-upside directions. And you\u0026#39;re someone who could eventually lead a Skunkworks spinout, a new research track, or an internal product.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;About you\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working knowledge of AI and ML systems, enough to track technical complexity and ask the right questions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience managing complex technical projects, including research\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You can structure execution across ambiguous, high-stakes efforts\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You translate fluently between engineers, researchers, clients, and funders\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You take initiative without waiting for permission and own results end to end\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You care about AI alignment and believe meaningful progress on the problem is possible\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Eager to use AI tools and automate everything you can\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfortable in a fast-paced, startup-like environment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Bonus\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience in AI research, technical product leadership, or startup founding\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prior work with generative AI, large language models, or experimental architectures\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Background in DARPA-style research, grant-based work, or scientific pipelines\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Being in LA to work from our office\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Benefits\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Remote-first with flexible schedules. Health insurance, free lunches at the office, weekly knowledge-sharing talks, and an annual team retreat. Regular performance-based raises and a diversified employee equity program.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Compensation\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Salary range is $180K to $240K per year for US-based candidates. Not in the range? 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We use our profits to fund research on the most important problems in AI Safety and Alignment. We partner with top researchers from both academia and industry, including Anthropic, Goodfire AI, Redwood, Princeton, MATS, RAND Corporation, and others. Our research is published in top ML conferences and currently deployed in safety-critical systems.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;AE Studio was founded 10 years ago with the goal of helping corporate clients develop humanity-affirming, agency-promoting technology. Since then we’ve developed a reputation for rapidly delivering world-class solutions to their hardest problems. We take the same client-centric approach to research, partnering with the world’s best external researchers to develop world-class results. They provide the vision and our researchers make their ideas a reality.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our core alignment team is 25 researchers and growing. We hire from all backgrounds. Whether you’re an independent researcher, an engineer, or an academic, AE is a place to make real impact on the single most important problem of our time. We research a diverse set of ambitious alignment directions that others neglect, including pretraining interventions for model safety, novel interpretability techniques, neuroscience-inspired approaches to alignment, and many others.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You can learn more about our team and work from our \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ae-alignment-podcast/id1888046207\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Alignment Podcast\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; as well as our \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://ae.studio/research\u0026quot;\u0026gt;research page\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;About the role\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our ideal candidate is a high-agency technical-generalist. Our researchers thrive working autonomously in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. We look for scientists that pair technical excellence with strong ownership of their work. 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We combine world-class software engineering, AI expertise, and product design to ship ambitious projects that matter.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ABOUT THE ROLE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Data Scientist at AE Studio, you’ll work on a mix of client projects and internal research initiatives. You’ll solve real-world problems, help build meaningful products, and contribute to groundbreaking AI alignment research. Your work will involve building data-driven solutions, leveraging machine learning models, and using your creativity to deliver results that matter.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In addition to client projects, you’ll have the opportunity to propose and pursue \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;high-impact research projects\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, especially those aligned with our mission of increasing agency. Promising projects could even become prioritized skunkworks initiatives.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We want problem-solvers who are adaptable, collaborative, and excited to push boundaries. If this sounds like you, let’s talk.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ABOUT YOU\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You thrive on solving challenging problems and bring a mix of technical expertise, creativity, and humor to your work. 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We combine world-class software engineering, AI expertise, and product design to ship ambitious projects that matter.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ABOUT THE ROLE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Data Scientist at AE Studio, you’ll work on a mix of client projects and internal research initiatives. You’ll solve real-world problems, help build meaningful products, and contribute to groundbreaking AI alignment research. Your work will involve building data-driven solutions, leveraging machine learning models, and using your creativity to deliver results that matter.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In addition to client projects, you’ll have the opportunity to propose and pursue \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;high-impact research projects\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, especially those aligned with our mission of increasing agency. 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We combine world-class software engineering, AI expertise, and product design to ship ambitious projects that matter.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re looking for a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Full-Stack Developer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; who bridges modern web engineering with practical AI; someone who can design, build, and ship production-ready, AI-powered applications while maintaining the standards of a top-tier software developer.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Do\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design and ship end-to-end applications from prototype to production across frontend, backend, and cloud.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build clean, scalable APIs and services and integrate AI models where they create real value.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Create AI pipelines (data ingestion, preprocessing, embeddings, retrieval, orchestration) that are reliable and maintainable.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Engineer prompting strategies and guardrails for real-world performance (latency, cost, accuracy), not just demo hype.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Integrate AI features into full-stack apps with robust APIs, frontend UX, and CI/CD pipelines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with designers, PMs, and engineers to deliver polished product experiences.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuously evaluate new AI tools/models for performance, cost, and fit.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Write production-grade, testable, maintainable code in TypeScript/JavaScript and Python (and other languages as needed).\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What We’re Looking For\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;7+ years of professional software engineering experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven track record shipping production applications (links to live products welcome).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience with LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic), embeddings, vector databases, and orchestration frameworks.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong command of modern web stacks (e.g., React/Next.js, Node.js/Nest/Fastify, Python/FastAPI) and cloud infrastructure.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Solid grasp of architecture, scalability, performance, and security.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A bias toward shipping with best practices (testing, code reviews, monitoring/observability).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Clear communication, self-management, and comfort in a collaborative remote environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfortable picking up new languages and frameworks, leveraging modern AI dev tools to move faster.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What Sets You Apart\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h2\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience fine-tuning models or training custom models on domain-specific data.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contributions to open-source AI or developer tooling.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Mature approach to prompt engineering and evaluation (beyond trial-and-error).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Background in data engineering or MLOps.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Passion for AI alignment, agency-increasing technologies, and ethical AI development.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;If you can write prompts that work today and code that still works in two years, we want to talk to you.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Salary range from $115k/year to $185k/year (if you\u0026#39;re based in LA). Not in the range? That\u0026#39;s fine, you can still apply and our team may fit you in a more senior position that we\u0026#39;re not actively hiring for right now, since we are growing fast and may have other openings soon.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;EQUITY\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Working at AE means receiving equity in our client projects and in Skunkworks ventures. The equity is priced at $0 when granted for tax reasons, but AE invests millions into these projects. Equity comes from reduced margins on client work and internal funding. You get a real stake in the things you help build.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The longer you stay, the more value you create and the more equity you receive. If you leave on good terms, you can retain 20% of your equity by staying engaged. 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We believe alignment is solvable, people just haven’t tried hard enough. For us, that means focusing on neglected ideas that could unlock major breakthroughs.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’ve spent over a decade helping clients, from startups to companies like Samsung, Walmart, Berkshire Hathaway, and Goodfire, solve complex technical problems and bring ambitious products to life. We apply the same structures to research. Instead of a client, we partner with visionary researchers exploring neglected alignment ideas. We’re a full-stack R\u0026amp;amp;D group combining engineering, science, and product capability. This puts us in a unique position to move quickly and make real progress on one of the most important problems of our time.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We\u0026#39;re fully bootstrapped. We don’t rely on venture capital or private equity. Profits from our client work go directly into internal Skunkworks projects, technical research, and policy engagement. This gives us the freedom to pursue high-risk, high-upside ideas that typical funding models neglect. We can commit to long-term bets without being constrained by short grant cycles or investor timelines.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our alignment efforts include in-house work, alignment clients like Goodfire AI, and collaborations with Redwood Research and researchers at Anthropic and DeepMind. In the past, we also led pioneering research in brain-computer interfaces, and we continue to expand our scope as the stakes rise.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;If you care about actually solving alignment and want to build, we want to talk to you!\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ABOUT THE ROLE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We\u0026#39;re hiring Product Leads. Strategic, AI-fluent technical operators who own delivery for high-stakes projects from end to end and become trusted advisors to senior client stakeholders along the way. This includes client engagements, internal ventures, product-market fit exploration, and enterprise execution.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is a hybrid role: part strategic advisor, part technical PM, part AI architect, part founder-in-training. You\u0026#39;ll sit at the table with senior leadership, run complex AI projects across generative AI, automation, agent orchestration, and custom software, build real products, and potentially spin one off. AE supports startup spinouts, so you\u0026#39;ll have the opportunity to become CEO or CTO of a venture, either one we already have in the works or one you help create.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ABOUT YOU\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You\u0026#39;re fluent in modern AI tooling and stacks. LLMs, LangChain, RAG, vector search, OpenAI APIs, fine-tuning, agent orchestration. Adequately fluent to advise non-technical leaders on what\u0026#39;s real vs. hype.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You hold your own with senior client stakeholders, including C-level executives. You engage them as a peer, ask the right questions, push back when something doesn\u0026#39;t make sense, and earn their trust quickly.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You can run a workshop. You facilitate working sessions with client leadership teams that are new to AI, translate their goals into a concrete roadmap, and help them make smart build/buy/sequence decisions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You build, not just spec. You prototype, test, and ship real things rather than handing off slides.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You lead high-stakes projects end-to-end. You break down ambiguity, define milestones, and focus the team on what matters.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You\u0026#39;re fluent across audiences. You translate between engineers, clients, researchers, and senior executives.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You operate like a founder. You navigate ambiguity, wear multiple hats, and make hard calls with urgency and care.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You\u0026#39;re interested in eventually leading a Skunkworks spinout, internal venture, or product line.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE LOOKS LIKE\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Senior client stakeholders rely on you as a trusted advisor, not just a delivery PM\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;High client satisfaction and consistent delivery on ambitious timelines\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Impactful prototypes that create real business value\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;AI capabilities implemented in useful, reliable ways\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Spinout ventures launched or accelerated based on your leadership\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;WHAT THIS ROLE IS NOT\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Not a project babysitter. You ship. You lead. You own.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Not a slide deck creator. You prototype, you test, you build real things.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Not a solo act. You bring others along, unblocking and collaborating effectively.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Not a corporate PM, and not a pure delivery PM either. You\u0026#39;ll get your hands dirty in tools, code, and strategy, and you\u0026#39;ll also help shape the engagement itself with senior client leadership.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;REQUIREMENTS\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven experience in product leadership, AI product development, or startup building\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong understanding of generative AI stacks, LLMs, vector DBs, and APIs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Track record of advising or working directly with senior leadership on complex, ambiguous problems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong judgment around product, technical, and commercial trade-offs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to lead cross-functional teams and ship without waiting for permission\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication across technical and strategic contexts\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Alignment with AE\u0026#39;s mission and long-term thinking\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Full-time availability\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;BONUS POINTS FOR\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Background in consulting, advisory, or other client-facing strategy work, or equivalent experience operating across varied industries and executive contexts\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prior founder/operator experience or deep desire to build a venture\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building prototypes or MVPs in AI/no-code/low-code\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exposure to AGI-aligned thinking or AI safety concepts\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fluent in user research, iterative development, and lean experimentation\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Network or domain expertise in areas where AI can unlock 10x value\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Based in LA and able to work in person at our office\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Salary range is from $120K to $220K per year for people based in California.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Not in the range? 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