Senior or Principal Data Scientist - Technical AI Ethicist
Description For Senior or Principal Data Scientist - Technical AI Ethicist
Salesforce's Office of Ethical and Humane Use is seeking an experienced responsible AI data scientist with an adversarial approach and expertise in ethical red teaming. This role combines technical leadership in AI safety with practical implementation of protective measures. The position involves working at the intersection of AI ethics and technical implementation, focusing on identifying and mitigating potential risks in AI systems.
The role demands a unique blend of technical expertise in AI/ML and ethical considerations, making it ideal for someone passionate about ensuring AI systems are deployed responsibly. You'll work with cutting-edge AI technology while helping shape the future of ethical AI practices at a leading enterprise software company.
As a Technical AI Ethicist, you'll lead adversarial testing initiatives, develop safety protocols, and collaborate with various teams to integrate ethical considerations into AI development. The position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly impact the responsible deployment of AI technologies.
The hybrid work environment (36 days per quarter in office) provides flexibility while maintaining collaborative opportunities. With competitive compensation ($184,000 - $334,600 depending on location) and the chance to work with industry-leading teams, this role offers an excellent opportunity to shape the future of ethical AI development at scale.
Working at Salesforce means joining a company committed to responsible technology development, offering the chance to make a significant impact on how AI is implemented across enterprise solutions. The role combines technical challenges with ethical considerations, making it perfect for those interested in ensuring AI benefits society while minimizing potential harms.
Responsibilities For Senior or Principal Data Scientist - Technical AI Ethicist
- Provide technical leadership in designing and implementing comprehensive adversarial testing strategies
- Mentor and guide teams on adversarial testing standard processes
- Contribute to development of detection models and safety guardrails
- Research and implement AI safety and robustness techniques
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
- Test for technical vulnerabilities, model vulnerabilities, and harm/abuse
- Write reports covering testing operations and recommendations
- Monitor and analyze emerging threats and vulnerabilities
Requirements For Senior or Principal Data Scientist - Technical AI Ethicist
- Related technical degree required
- 7+ years of experience in Software Engineering, AI ethics, AI research, or similar roles
- Experience creating heuristic-based detection logic and rules
- Experience using SQL and relational databases
- Python, R, or other scripting languages proficiency
- Experience in analyzing large-scale data sets
- Proven organizational and execution skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience working in cross-functional teams
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