AI Engineering Manager, GenAI Safety

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to help members of all backgrounds and experiences achieve more in their careers.
$245,000 - $268,000
Machine Learning
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI

Description For AI Engineering Manager, GenAI Safety

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking an AI Engineering Manager to lead their LLM Safety team. This critical role sits at the intersection of innovation and responsibility, ensuring the safe deployment of LinkedIn's GenAI products while advancing the field of AI safety.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of AI safety at scale, working with LinkedIn's extensive professional network and data. As the leader of the LLM Safety team, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing cutting-edge safety measures for generative AI applications, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain high safety standards.

The ideal candidate brings a unique combination of technical expertise in AI/ML and leadership capabilities. You'll need at least 5 years of industry experience in Machine Learning, with a proven track record of leading high-performing AI teams. Your role will involve staying at the forefront of AI safety advancements, driving research and development of innovative solutions, and fostering a culture of responsible innovation.

Key responsibilities include defining and executing the LLM safety roadmap, addressing crucial challenges in fairness, bias mitigation, and robustness. You'll work closely with Product, Legal, and Policy teams to ensure compliance while enhancing LinkedIn's GenAI platform capabilities for effective red-teaming.

The position offers competitive compensation ($245,000-$268,000/year) plus annual bonus and RSUs, comprehensive benefits including health coverage, parental leave, and child care support. Based in Mountain View, CA, this hybrid role combines remote work flexibility with in-office collaboration.

Join LinkedIn to make a significant impact on the responsible development of AI technology while working with a talented team dedicated to creating economic opportunities for professionals worldwide. This role offers the perfect blend of technical leadership, innovation, and the chance to shape the future of AI safety at one of the world's leading professional networks.

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Responsibilities For AI Engineering Manager, GenAI Safety

  • Stay at the forefront of AI safety advancements, influencing company's thought leadership in Responsible AI and LLM Safety
  • Lead and inspire a team of talented AI research engineers
  • Drive strategy, research, and development of innovative solutions for GenAI product safety
  • Define and execute roadmap for LLM safety addressing fairness, bias mitigation, hallucinations, and robustness
  • Work with vendors for data labeling needs
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Legal, and Policy teams
  • Enhance LinkedIn's GenAI platform for red-teaming capabilities
  • Foster culture of innovation and operational excellence
  • Manage team growth, career development, and performance

Requirements For AI Engineering Manager, GenAI Safety

Python
  • 1+ year(s) of management experience leading AI/ML engineering team or 1+ year(s) Staff level AI/ML engineering experience with management training
  • 5+ years of related industry experience in Machine Learning
  • BA/BS in Computer Science or related technical discipline
  • Hands on experience in data modeling and machine learning
  • 3+ years proven experience leading high-performing AI/ML teams (preferred)
  • 8+ years overall professional experience (preferred)
  • Demonstrated expertise in LLMs, agentic systems, GenAI, and AI safety challenges
  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics or related fields (preferred)
  • Exceptional strategic thinking, technical communication, and people leadership skills

Benefits For AI Engineering Manager, GenAI Safety

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Annual Bonus
  • RSUs
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Generous time away policies
  • Child care support
  • Paid maternity leave
  • Paid paternity leave

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