Program Staff Member at Center for AI Safety | San Francisco

The Center for AI Safety (CAIS) stands at the forefront of research and advocacy, dedicated to addressing the pressing societal-scale risks posed by artificial intelligence. Our mission is to confront AI's greatest challenges through rigorous technical research, innovative field-building initiatives, and impactful policy engagement, in collaboration with our sister organization, the Center for AI Safety Action Fund.We are committed to maximizing our positive impact through an expansive array of programs. Notable achievements include the introduction of the most widely utilized AI capabilities measurement embraced by leading AI companies, operating a substantial compute cluster for AI safety research that has been cited over 16,000 times, and the publication of a global statement on AI Risk, endorsed by prominent figures including Geoffrey Hinton, Yoshua Bengio, and leading AI CEOs.We seek enthusiastic and proactive individuals to manage and implement programs spanning public engagement, operations, publications, special projects, and research. Potential projects may involve collaborating with the creators of #TeamTrees to launch a campaign focused on AGI, aiding researchers in developing benchmarks related to deception and weaponization risks, establishing an AI safety hub in Washington, D.C., or devising strategies to engage YouTube creators and long-form content producers on AI safety topics. At CAIS, we are a fast-paced, meritocratic organization where responsibilities and leadership opportunities expand for those who demonstrate initiative and consistently deliver results.

The Center for AI Safety (CAIS) stands at the forefront of research and advocacy, dedicated to reducing the significant societal risks associated with artificial intelligence. Through a combination of technical research, community-building initiatives, and strategic policy engagement, we tackle the most pressing challenges posed by AI, working alongside our partner organization in Washington, DC, the Center for AI Safety Action Fund.As public awareness of AI safety burgeons, CAIS recognizes that this growing interest represents a vital opportunity. Engaging content such as videos, articles, and social media posts are rapidly reaching millions, and public curiosity is accelerating week by week. To capitalize on this momentum, CAIS is in the process of assembling a dedicated public engagement team focused on amplifying the discourse surrounding AI safety.We are currently seeking a skilled Narrative Strategist to take charge of our messaging framework and overarching narrative. In this role, you will be responsible for defining narrative structures, key talking points, and strategic guidelines that ensure consistency across all communication channels. You will actively monitor public discourse and collaborate closely with our social media, video, and communications teams to align CAIS's messaging effectively. The Narrative Strategist will report directly to the Head of Public Engagement.

The Center for AI Safety (CAIS) is at the forefront of research and advocacy dedicated to minimizing societal risks associated with artificial intelligence. Our mission is to tackle the most pressing challenges posed by AI through innovative technical research, strategic field-building initiatives, and active policy engagement, alongside our affiliated organization in Washington, D.C., the Center for AI Safety Action Fund. We are seeking a meticulous and organized Operations Manager to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will address a variety of operational challenges and develop robust systems from the ground up. The ideal candidate will significantly enhance our operational efficiency and contribute to our mission of promoting safer AI technologies.

About Liquid AIOriginating from MIT CSAIL, Liquid AI specializes in creating versatile AI systems that operate efficiently across various platforms, from data center accelerators to on-device hardware, focusing on low latency, minimal memory consumption, privacy, and dependability. Our collaborations extend across industries including consumer electronics, automotive, life sciences, and financial services. As we undergo rapid expansion, we are on the lookout for outstanding individuals to join our journey.The OpportunityThe Vision-Language Models (VLM) team is dedicated to developing cutting-edge vision-language models that function seamlessly on devices, adhering to stringent latency and memory requirements without compromising quality. Having already launched four premier models, we are excited about what lies ahead.This team is responsible for the complete VLM pipeline, encompassing research on novel architectures, training algorithms, data curation, evaluation, and deployment. You will be part of a dedicated, hands-on team that directly engages with models and works closely with our pretraining, post-training, and infrastructure teams. Your success will be gauged by the performance of the models we deliver.

We are seeking an ambitious and organized Chief of Staff to join our dynamic team in San Francisco. This role is pivotal in helping us scale our operations and navigate through the exciting challenges of growth.As Chief of Staff, you will collaborate closely with the CEO to define and streamline our operational cadence. You will take charge of executing essential tasks across various functions, including recruitment, finance, and the implementation of new initiatives. Being part of a lean team means your decisions will directly impact our trajectory, and you will have the autonomy to shape our processes and outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee internal operations, including financial management and human resourcesManage day-to-day administrative tasks such as payroll, expense tracking, and vendor relationsLead recruitment efforts, conduct interviews, and onboard new team membersDrive new initiatives and special projects focused on growth, sales, marketing, and partnershipsSupport the go-to-market strategy for the enterpriseDevelop and automate processes that enhance efficiency as we scaleThis is a high-impact role for a motivated individual eager to become a top-tier operator. You will gain hands-on experience across various domains such as recruitment, marketing, operations, and customer development. As our company expands, so will the scope of your responsibilities and opportunities.

About tierzero tierzero builds tools that help engineering teams manage production code with stronger incident response, better operational visibility, and collaborative knowledge sharing. Companies like Discord, Drata, and Framer use tierzero to support their infrastructure in an AI-driven landscape. Backed by $7 million from investors including Accel and SV Angel, tierzero is growing quickly from its San Francisco headquarters. Role Overview: Founding Member of Technical Staff This is a hands-on role shaping tierzero’s core product and systems from the ground up. The founding technical team works closely with the CEO, CTO, and early customers to solve real engineering challenges. The position is based in San Francisco, with a hybrid schedule: three days each week in the office. What You’ll Do Design and build intelligent AI systems that process large volumes of unstructured data Deliver full-stack features informed by real-time user feedback Improve usability so AI agents are both effective and trustworthy for engineers Develop systems for automated evaluation of LLM outputs, including feedback loops and self-play Construct machine learning pipelines for data ingestion, feature generation, embedding storage, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector search, and graph databases Prototype with open-source LLMs to understand their strengths and weaknesses Create scalable infrastructure for complex, multi-step agents, focusing on memory, state management, and asynchronous workflows Who We’re Looking For 5+ years of professional experience or significant open-source contributions Interest in LLMs, MCPs, cloud infrastructure, and observability tools Comfort working in changing, ambiguous situations Product-focused and customer-first mindset Experience learning from and collaborating with engineers from diverse backgrounds Bonus: Previous experience in a startup setting Work Location Hybrid schedule: three days per week in-person at the San Francisco HQ.

About tierzero tierzero helps engineering teams build and deploy code with greater speed and operational clarity in an AI-driven world. The company focuses on improving incident response, operational visibility, and knowledge sharing for engineers. Backed by $7 million in funding from investors like Accel and SV Angel, tierzero supports large-scale systems for clients such as Discord, Drata, and Framer. Role Overview: Founding Member of Technical Staff This role is based at tierzero's San Francisco headquarters. In-person work is required three days a week. As a founding member of the technical team, you will help design and build core products and systems from the ground up. Collaboration is central: expect to work closely with the CEO, CTO, and customers. Projects span a wide range of technical challenges and product areas. What You Will Do Design and implement intelligent AI systems that process and reason over large volumes of unstructured data. Develop full-stack features, incorporating direct feedback from users. Improve the product experience so intelligent agents are practical and reliable for engineers. Create systems that automatically evaluate LLM outputs and refine agent reasoning using self-play and feedback loops. Build machine learning pipelines covering data ingestion, feature generation, embedding stores, RAG pipelines, vector search, and graph databases. Prototype and experiment with open-source and advanced LLMs to weigh different approaches. Set up scalable infrastructure for long-running, multi-step agents, including memory management, state handling, and asynchronous workflows. What We Look For At least 5 years of professional or open-source experience in a relevant technical field. Comfort working in a setting that changes and evolves quickly. Strong product focus and an understanding of customer needs. Interest in LLMs, MCPs, cloud infrastructure, and observability tools. Ability to learn from and collaborate with engineers who have delivered over $10 billion in value. Commitment to working onsite in San Francisco three days per week. Startup experience is a plus.

At Intrinsic Safety, we're leveraging innovative technologies to tackle some of the most challenging issues of our digital era using safe and effective AI solutions. Your contributions will play a pivotal role in assisting fraud prevention and Trust & Safety teams, enabling them to concentrate on impactful tasks rather than repetitive manual reviews. We're experiencing rapid growth, partnering with some of the largest and most dynamic social media and online service platforms.We are on the lookout for an exceptional Technical Account Manager (TAM) to join our core Customer Success team. In this role, you will be crucial in ensuring our customers—particularly our enterprise clients—derive maximum value from Intrinsic Safety by providing expert technical support and guidance. You will act as the essential link between our advanced AI platform and our customers' technical teams, fostering deep platform adoption, troubleshooting complex issues, and facilitating their long-term success. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our mission by transforming intricate technical challenges into practical solutions that effectively combat fraud and abuse.This role requires in-person attendance at our San Francisco office.Your ResponsibilitiesPost-Integration Technical Partnership: Serve as the main technical liaison for our enterprise customers post-deployment. Gain a thorough understanding of their unique technical environments and data flows as they interact with the Intrinsic Safety platform.Drive Ongoing Technical Adoption & Optimization: Assist customers in navigating advanced platform features and configurations to ensure they maximize the benefits of Intrinsic Safety’s offerings.Build Scalable Technical Resources: Develop and enhance our knowledge base, technical documentation, and best practice guides to empower both customers and the Customer Success team.Strategic Technical Troubleshooting & Resolution: Identify and resolve sophisticated technical challenges that arise after implementation, working closely with engineering and product teams to deliver scalable solutions.Product Evolution: Act as a key contributor to the continual improvement of our product offerings.

About Liquid AIFounded as a spin-off from MIT CSAIL, Liquid AI specializes in the development of versatile artificial intelligence systems optimized for performance across various deployment environments, ranging from data center accelerators to on-device hardware. Our focus on low latency, minimal memory consumption, privacy, and reliability allows us to partner effectively with enterprises in sectors such as consumer electronics, automotive, life sciences, and financial services. As we experience rapid growth, we are eager to welcome talented individuals who can contribute to our mission.The OpportunityThis unique position places you at the forefront of advanced foundation models and their practical applications. You will oversee post-training projects from start to finish for some of the world’s leading enterprises, while also playing a vital role in the ongoing development of Liquid’s core models.In this role, you will not have to choose between impactful customer work and foundational development; instead, you will enjoy deep involvement in both. You will have significant influence over how models are adapted, assessed, and deployed, directly contributing to the enhancement of Liquid’s post-training capabilities.If you are passionate about data integrity, evaluation processes, and ensuring that models perform effectively in real-world scenarios, this is your chance to redefine the standards of applied AI at a foundation-model company.What We're Looking ForWe seek an individual who:Takes ownership: You will lead post-training initiatives from customer requirements to delivery and evaluation.Thinks end-to-end: You will connect the dots across data generation, training, alignment, and evaluation as a cohesive system.Is pragmatic: You prioritize model quality and customer satisfaction over theoretical publications.Communicates clearly: You can interpret customer needs and effectively communicate with internal technical teams, providing constructive feedback when necessary.The WorkServe as the technical lead for post-training engagements with enterprise clients.Translate client requirements into actionable post-training specifications and workflows.Design and implement data generation, filtering, and quality assessment methodologies.Conduct supervised fine-tuning, preference alignment, and reinforcement learning processes.Create task-specific evaluations, analyze outcomes, and integrate insights back into core post-training workflows.

TierZero seeks a Founding Member of Technical Staff to join the team in San Francisco. This in-person position requires working from the SF headquarters at least three days per week. Role overview This role centers on close collaboration with a group of engineers who have collectively delivered over $10 billion in value during their careers. Expect to work side by side with teammates, sharing ideas and building strong connections in the office. The environment often shifts, so adaptability and comfort with changing priorities are important. Key responsibilities Work directly with experienced engineers to design and build new products Prioritize customer needs and satisfaction in product decisions Develop solutions using large language models (LLMs), multi-cloud platforms (MCPs), cloud infrastructure, and observability tools Requirements Minimum 5 years of professional engineering experience or a strong record of open-source contributions Experience in startups and familiarity with their unique challenges is a plus Location This position is based in San Francisco. In-office presence is required three days each week for collaboration.

Overview: Join Listen Labs as we embark on an exciting journey to revolutionize decision-making for companies through cutting-edge AI technology. With a robust product roadmap planned for the next six months, we are expanding our engineering team. We are in search of a highly technical individual who thrives on solving complex problems and is eager to contribute to our mission. If you are passionate about innovation and want to be part of a team that includes several IOI medalists, we want to hear from you!About Listen Labs:Listen Labs is at the forefront of AI-powered research, enabling teams to extract valuable insights from customer interviews in a matter of hours rather than months. Our platform assists users in analyzing conversations, identifying key themes, and making informed product decisions swiftly.Why Join Us?Exceptional Team: Our founding team consists of seasoned entrepreneurs with a proven track record in AI, alongside top talents from renowned organizations such as Jane Street, Twitter, Stripe, and Goldman Sachs.Rapid Growth: Backed by Sequoia Capital, we have grown from zero to a $14M run-rate in under a year, with a dedicated team of 40.Impressive Clientele: We are witnessing significant traction across various sectors, securing enterprise clients like Google, Microsoft, and Nestlé.Product Excellence: Our differentiated product offers an industry-leading win rate, which is a testament to our commitment to quality.Market Success: Our customer base is expanding rapidly, with numerous six-figure contracts leading to further growth.Viral Impact: Our product's interviews reach tens of thousands of viewers, driving organic growth and interest from Fortune 500 companies.

About the RoleJoin Saris-AI, an innovative applied AI startup based in San Francisco and Montreal, where we are revolutionizing the banking industry. Our mission is to address a $100 billion annual challenge, growing rapidly each quarter, as we explore the potential of advanced multi-turn AI systems.We focus on automation challenges that require extensive contextual reasoning, tool integration with existing systems, and adherence to compliance requirements—problems that lack straightforward solutions.Our successful deployment of real AI agents managing customer workflows has led to a burgeoning client base, and we are expanding quickly. We seek highly skilled technical professionals who aspire to make a significant impact from the outset.Core Engineering TeamWe are in search of a passionate Software Developer who excels in dynamic and ambiguous settings. You should have experience guiding products from the initial version to large-scale implementation, and a penchant for crafting sustainable, elegant systems.Your Key ResponsibilitiesConceive, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance AI-driven software solutions tailored for the fintech sector.Manage project timelines effectively, prioritizing tasks to deliver exceptional features.Contribute to product and business strategies as a key player, influencing both technical frameworks and overarching goals.Encourage and uphold best practices, including code reviews and testing.Candidate ProfileProven experience in backend/fullstack engineering, particularly within SaaS projects with significant impact.Extensive knowledge of Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI), TypeScript (React), Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP).Solid track record in designing, constructing, and optimizing distributed systems.Strong foundation in both relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, Redis).Expertise in API design (REST, GraphQL) and deployment practices.Preferred QualificationsExperience building intricate workflow orchestration systems.Familiarity with cloud infrastructure.Background in creating integrations or data pipelines.A passion for mentoring and developing team capabilities.

About SpotOnAt SpotOn, we are revolutionizing the restaurant industry by providing independent restaurants with cutting-edge technology to thrive in a competitive market. From our award-winning point-of-sale systems to advanced AI-driven profit enhancement tools, every solution we offer empowers operators to increase profitability, optimize operations, and retain top talent. Our commitment to our clients is backed by a dedicated team that genuinely cares about their success.Ranked #1 Restaurant POS by G2 (Fall 2025), based on user feedbackRecognized as the top-rated point-of-sale (POS) for restaurants, bars, retail, and small businesses by Capterra usersHonored as a Great Place to Work and recipient of Built In’s Best Workplaces awards for consecutive yearsWe prioritize agility, empathy, and advocacy for independent restaurant operators, allowing them to focus on their passion. If you aspire to make a meaningful impact with dedication and drive, SpotOn is your ideal workplace.About the Accelerate TeamThe Accelerate team, consisting of five skilled engineers, is dedicated to redefining software development within the fintech realm through AI-native engineering practices. With direct support from senior leadership and defined project goals, we are committed to setting new industry standards in software building.We are seeking a Staff/Principal Individual Contributor (IC) with proven experience in AI-assisted engineering at scale. This is not a role for the AI-curious; you are someone who integrates AI into coding daily. You have developed agents that deliver tangible results. Your insights on model selection, agent limitations, and effective guardrails are backed by real-world experience. You are eager to apply what you’ve learned on a larger scale.As the most senior technical AI expert on the team, you will be the go-to person for architectural guidance, tackling complex challenges, and establishing technical benchmarks.The Role: Technical Lead, Not ManagerThis position is not about merely setting up CI/CD pipelines or integrating Copilot. You are the architect behind the systems that transform how SpotOn engineers develop software. You will:Establish yourself as the technical authority in AI engineering. You will define the standards for AI utilization in code generation, review, testing, and task automation. Your focus will be on designing systems, workflows, and guardrails that ensure AI-aided development is safe, measurable, and scalable in a PCI-compliant environment.

Join aisafety as a Program Manager, where you will lead innovative projects aimed at enhancing safety protocols across various industries. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of programs that align with our mission of promoting safety and efficiency.

Join David AI as a Staff Product EngineerAt David AI, we are pioneering the field of audio data research, applying a rigorous R&D methodology to create robust datasets that empower AI models. Our vision is to integrate AI seamlessly into daily life, with audio serving as the key medium. As the demand for high-quality training data grows, we position ourselves as the solution.Founded in 2024 by a team of seasoned engineers from Scale AI, we quickly garnered the trust of leading FAANG companies and AI labs. Our recent $50M Series B funding round was led by prestigious investors including Meritech and NVIDIA, underscoring our potential in the audio AI landscape.We pride ourselves on our dynamic, collaborative, and ambitious team, and we are on the lookout for exceptional talent in research, engineering, product, and operations to help us redefine audio AI.About Our Engineering TeamOur engineering team is at the forefront of innovation, building the infrastructure, platforms, and models that convert raw audio into valuable data for top-tier AI labs and enterprises. We are a close-knit group of product engineers, infrastructure experts, and machine learning specialists who are dedicated to establishing the first-ever audio data research organization.We operate with agility, taking ownership of our projects from inception to deployment, delivering production-ready solutions on a daily basis. Our engineers design real-time pipelines that manage vast amounts of speech data while deploying advanced generative audio models.Your RoleAs a Staff Product Engineer, you will spearhead our Product Engineering team, developing state-of-the-art products that enable our clients to harness audio data effectively for model training. You will collaborate with researchers to continually refine our data collection methodologies.Your ResponsibilitiesLead the development of full-stack features, rapidly iterating to deliver daily innovations to our users.Construct scalable systems that process terabytes of audio data and extract actionable insights.Deploy and assess LLM- and DSP-based solutions to enhance customer understanding of their data.Facilitate research iterations and deployment interfaces for data collection in collaboration with researchers and operations.

Overview: Join Listen Labs as we respond to a surge in market demand with an ambitious 6-month product roadmap. We are expanding our engineering team and are on the lookout for a highly skilled technical expert (our current team includes three IOI medalists) who is eager to build a transformative product that reshapes decision-making for businesses. If you have a passion for solving intricate problems from start to finish, we want to connect with you.About Listen LabsListen Labs is an AI-driven research platform designed to help teams quickly extract insights from customer interviews in a matter of hours rather than months. We empower our clients by enabling them to analyze conversations, identify key themes, and make faster, more informed product decisions.Why Work with Us?Exceptional Team: Founded by seasoned entrepreneurs with a successful AI exit, along with talent from renowned companies such as Jane Street, Twitter, Stripe, Affirm, Bain, and Goldman Sachs, our team boasts impressive credentials including IOI and ICPC backgrounds.Rapid Growth: As a 40-person team backed by Sequoia Capital, we have achieved a remarkable growth trajectory, scaling from $0 to a $14 million run-rate in less than a year. We prioritize craftsmanship and thrive on collaboration with individuals who take ownership.Impressive Traction: We are experiencing rapid growth across various sectors, securing enterprise clients such as Google, Microsoft, Nestlé, and Procter & Gamble.Proven Performance: We maintain an industry-leading win rate driven by our uniquely differentiated product.Market Validation: We consistently attract customers from diverse segments, achieving six-figure contracts that facilitate quick expansions.Viral Product: Our interviews reach tens of thousands of viewers, promoting product-led growth, organic expansion, and daily interest from Fortune 500 companies.Technical Challenges Await:Research Agent Development:Unlike traditional software purchases, hiring McKinsey offers valuable opinions, expertise, and execution. We aim to provide users with an AI agent that possesses complete knowledge about our platform and best research practices, assisting them in project setup, interview conduction, and response analysis.Human Database Creation:One of our core offerings is the ability to identify target users effectively (e.g., "power users of ChatGPT and Excel"). We are in the process of building a comprehensive database that connects users with the insights they need.

Technical Staff MemberAt humans&, we are dedicated to pioneering a human-centric approach to artificial intelligence. Our mission is to redefine AI by placing individuals and their interpersonal connections at the heart of our innovations.We invite talented researchers and engineers who have made significant contributions to the cutting-edge of AI to join our dynamic team. If you excel in your field and are driven to innovate, we want to hear from you!

Join Our Team as a Software EngineerAt intrinsic-safety, we are at the forefront of developing AI agents that tackle complex decision-making in risk investigations, fraud detection, and identity verification. Our mission revolves around empowering machines to make the most challenging judgment calls efficiently and accurately.As a dynamic and compact team based in San Francisco, we are addressing challenges that impact billions of transactions and entities. Our clientele includes renowned Fortune 500 companies, global marketplaces, and regulated financial institutions. If you are driven by ownership, quick execution, and collaboration with founders, you will thrive here.

Role OverviewAt Variance, we are at the forefront of teaching machines to execute high-stakes judgment calls on a large scale. This involves developing AI agents that navigate the complex domains of risk investigations, fraud detection, and identity verifications.Our San Francisco-based team is small yet exceptionally talented, comprising former founders and specialists from leading AI laboratories. We cater to an impressive clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, global marketplaces, and regulated financial institutions. If you are passionate about taking ownership, working swiftly, and collaborating closely with founders, you will thrive in our environment.We are seeking a Security Engineer to help establish a robust security foundation. You will collaborate across product, infrastructure, and internal systems to ensure that Variance is secure by design, enabling us to meet the rigorous standards needed to deploy AI in critical workflows for the world’s largest corporations.

fractional-ai is looking for a Senior or Staff Software Engineer to join the San Francisco office. This position centers on building advanced AI solutions with a team that values both technical depth and collaboration. Role overview This role focuses on designing and developing AI-driven systems. The work involves solving technical challenges and contributing to projects that push the boundaries of what AI can achieve. Collaboration with other engineers and stakeholders is a key part of daily responsibilities. Who will thrive Experienced engineers with a strong background in software development Those who enjoy working on complex technical problems Individuals who value teamwork and open communication Location This position is based in the San Francisco office.