Anthropic AI Safety Fellow - Remote

Overview

The Anthropic Fellows Program is an external collaboration program focused on accelerating progress in AI safety research by providing promising talent with an opportunity to gain research experience.

In Short

• Fellows will work on an empirical project aligned with research priorities.
• Substantial support including mentorship from Anthropic researchers.
• Weekly stipend of $2,100 USD and access to benefits.
• Funding for compute and other research expenses.
• Shared workspaces in Berkeley, California and London, UK.
• Must be available for at least 2 months, ideally 6 months.
• Strong programming skills, particularly in Python.
• Open to all experience levels.
• Encouragement for applications from underrepresented groups.
• Interview process includes coding assessment and technical interviews.

Requirements

• Motivated by reducing catastrophic risks from advanced AI systems.
• Strong technical background in computer science, mathematics, or related fields.
• Comfortable programming in Python.
• Ability to work independently while incorporating feedback.
• Experience with empirical ML research projects is a plus.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks is a plus.
• Track record of open-source contributions is a plus.
• Can obtain US, UK, or Canadian work authorization.
• Thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
• Can execute projects independently.

Benefits

• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible working hours.
• Generous vacation and parental leave.
• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunity for extensions based on performance.
• Connection to the broader AI safety research community.
• Mentorship from leading researchers in the field.
• Access to shared workspaces.