Chief Scientist

Atla is an innovative AI research and deployment company at the forefront of ensuring safe development of artificial general intelligence. As Chief Scientist, you'll lead groundbreaking research in training large language models and advancing AI safety research.

The role involves steering LLMs to become strong evaluators aligned with human preferences, leading a world-class research team, and developing comprehensive evaluation frameworks. You'll be responsible for defining and executing an ambitious research agenda that strengthens Atla's position in language model evaluation.

We're backed by prestigious investors including Y Combinator, Creandum, and founders of major tech companies like Reddit, Cruise, Rappi, and Instacart. Our team consists of experienced researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and operational leaders working together towards safe AI development.

The position offers significant equity, competitive compensation (£200K - £300K), comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technology. For international candidates, we provide visa sponsorship and relocation support, including potential access to UK Government AI Futures Grants of up to £10,000.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced AI researcher with a proven track record in pioneering AI research, particularly in LLMs, and demonstrated success in leading research teams. You'll be joining a collaborative, unpretentious team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the future of AI safety and development.

The role is based in London, offering a chance to work in one of the world's leading tech hubs while contributing to crucial advancements in AI safety and evaluation. Join us in our mission to ensure AI technology develops in a way that's both powerful and beneficial to humanity.