Research ScientistSan Francisco, CA (San Francisco)

Research Scientist

We're looking for a Research Scientist to join our team and develop new techniques for understanding and steering large AI models. You'll work closely with a small, mission-driven team of scientists and engineers to conduct novel research, build practical tools, and push the field forward.

Where you might contribute :

• Interpretability mechanisms Foundational research on how models represent and process information.
• Moonshots High-upside bets on novel techniques that could unlock breakthroughs in model understanding.
• Applied research & usability Translating research into tools for real-world users and enterprise applications.

We'll determine your pod placement during the interview process based on your background and interests.

Core responsibilities :

Who you are :

Goodfire is looking for experienced individuals who embody our values and share our deep commitment to making interpretability accessible. We care deeply about building a team who shares our values :

Put mission and team first

All we do is in service of our mission. We trust each other, deeply care about the success of the organization, and choose to put our team above ourselves.

Improve constantly

We are constantly looking to improve every piece of the business. We proactively critique ourselves and others in a kind and thoughtful way that translates to practical improvements in the organization. We are pragmatic and consistently implement the obvious fixes that work.

Take ownership and initiative

There are no bystanders here. We proactively identify problems and take full responsibility over getting a strong result. We are self-driven, own our mistakes, and feel deep responsibility over what we're building.

Action today

We have a small amount of time to do something incredibly hard and meaningful. The pace and intensity of the organization is high. If we can take action today or tomorrow, we will choose to do it today.

If you share our values and have at least two years of relevant experience, we encourage you to apply and join us in shaping the future of how we design AI systems.

What we're looking for :

Preferred qualifications :

This role offers market competitive salary, equity, and competitive benefits. More importantly, you'll have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology with a world-class team dedicated to ensuring a safe and beneficial future for humanity.

The expected salary range for this position is $200,000 - $400,000 USD.