Application Guide
How to Apply for Technical Project Manager (Red Team)
at Far.Ai
🏢 About Far.Ai
FAR.AI is a non-profit AI research institute dedicated to ensuring advanced AI is safe and beneficial. Since 2022, it has grown to 45+ staff, published 40+ papers, and conducted pre-deployment testing for frontier developers like OpenAI and governments including the EU AI Office. Working here means contributing to high-impact AI safety work at the cutting edge of the field.
About This Role
As the Technical Project Manager for the red team, you will be the operational backbone of high-stakes red-teaming engagements with governments and frontier AI companies. You'll own delivery, support technical outcomes, assist recruiting, and ensure the red team operates smoothly. This role is critical to shaping AI safety practices globally.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with a stand-up with the red team to align on priorities, followed by coordinating with a frontier AI company on an upcoming evaluation. You might spend the afternoon reviewing project timelines, supporting a technical lead with resource needs, and reaching out to potential red-team recruits.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Far.Ai Is Looking For
- Experience managing complex, high-stakes technical projects, preferably in AI/ML or cybersecurity.
- Strong understanding of red-teaming, AI safety, or adversarial testing methodologies.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills to coordinate between technical teams, external partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote, and mission-driven environment with a focus on delivery.
📝 Tips for Applying to Far.Ai
Tailor your resume to highlight project management in technical or AI safety contexts, emphasizing delivery of high-stakes projects.
In your cover letter, mention specific experience with red-teaming, adversarial testing, or AI safety to show domain knowledge.
Demonstrate your ability to work remotely and coordinate across time zones, as the role is fully remote.
Showcase any experience with recruiting or managing technical talent, as the role includes red-team recruiting support.
Research FAR.AI's published papers and red-teaming reports to speak knowledgeably about their work in your application.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your passion for AI safety and alignment with FAR.AI's mission to ensure advanced AI is safe and beneficial.", 'Specific examples of managing complex, high-stakes technical projects from initiation to delivery.', 'Your understanding of red-teaming and how this role contributes to safer AI deployment.', "Your ability to be the 'operational glue' that enables a technical team to succeed."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Read FAR.AI's recent publications on red-teaming and AI safety to understand their methodology and impact.
- → Familiarize yourself with the EU AI Office's independent evaluations and FAR.AI's role in them.
- → Review FAR.AI's organizational structure and team culture, especially the red team's operational model.
- → Look into the company's history and key milestones, such as their work with OpenAI and government bodies.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application without referencing FAR.AI's specific mission or red-teaming work.
- Overemphasizing technical skills without demonstrating project management and coordination capabilities.
- Ignoring the remote nature of the role; failing to mention experience with remote collaboration tools or async communication.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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