Program Talent Manager
ML Alignment & Theory Scholars (MATS)
Posted
Feb 03, 2026
Location
USA
Type
Full-time
Compensation
$130000 - $130000
Mission
What you will drive
Core responsibilities:
- Own MATS' full applicant process across 3+ high-volume cycles per year (100+ fellows, 50+ mentors per cohort)
- Interface with mentors at Anthropic, Google DeepMind, and other organizations to understand talent needs
- Design applications, coordinate evaluations, manage reviewers, and prepare applicant shortlists
- Develop outreach strategy to attract top talent
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role creates positive change by identifying and helping launch the careers of talented AI safety & security researchers, directly addressing the talent bottleneck in what the organization sees as the world's most urgent and talent-constrained problem: reducing risks from advanced artificial intelligence.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
Required skills and qualifications:
- Excellent judgment in evaluating candidates for technical or policy roles
- Strong project management ability
- Strong stakeholder management ability
- Clear and proactive communication
- Proactive and self-driven work ethic
- Strong understanding and alignment with our mission of reducing risk from the development of advanced AI
Benefits
What's in it for you
Compensation and benefits:
- Competitive salary ($130,000 to $200,000 annually)
- Medical insurance, including dental, vision, and life insurance
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
- Visa support for excellent candidates
- Meals provided Monday-Friday
- Access to office spaces in Berkeley, London, and other partnered office spaces
- Professional development and skill enhancement opportunities
- Collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment