Lead Applied Research Scientist - Responsible AI

Global leader in CRM and enterprise cloud solutions, focusing on AI innovation and ethical technology development.
$157,600 - $334,600
Machine Learning
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Lead Applied Research Scientist - Responsible AI

Salesforce's Office of Ethical and Humane Use is seeking a Lead Applied Research Scientist to spearhead responsible AI development initiatives. This role combines cutting-edge AI research with ethical considerations, focusing on ensuring AI products align with Salesforce's ethical use principles. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI development at a leading enterprise software company.

The role involves working at the intersection of AI innovation and ethical implementation, collaborating with Salesforce AI Research and Frontier AI teams. You'll be responsible for developing and implementing responsible AI processes, including bias assessments, accuracy measurements, and AI model trust and safety protocols. This position requires both technical expertise and strategic thinking to ensure AI development meets ethical standards while driving innovation.

The ideal candidate will bring 5-8 years of experience in AI ethics and research, with a strong foundation in computer science or related fields. You'll work in a dynamic environment where you'll influence product development, conduct research, and implement practical solutions for large-scale AI applications. The role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work with world-class teams across multiple locations.

This position is perfect for someone passionate about responsible AI development who wants to make a significant impact on how AI technology is implemented at scale. You'll be at the forefront of addressing crucial challenges in AI ethics while working with state-of-the-art technology at a company committed to ethical AI development.

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Responsibilities For Lead Applied Research Scientist - Responsible AI

  • Develop strategy for creating and shipping cutting-edge generative AI capabilities while mitigating ethical risks
  • Identify potential negative consequences and develop mitigation strategies
  • Conduct trust and safety assessments and CRM benchmarking
  • Develop solutions for real-world, large-scale problems
  • Lead teams on complex pure and applied research projects

Requirements For Lead Applied Research Scientist - Responsible AI

Python
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field
  • 5-8 years of relevant experience in AI ethics, AI research, Security, Trust & Safety
  • Expertise in alignment, adversarial robustness, interpretability/explainability, or fairness in generative AI
  • Proven leadership and organizational skills
  • Experience working in technical environment with cross-functional teams
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong programming skills
  • Experience in implementing high-performance deep learning systems

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