Impact Careers Full-time

Research Scientist

Goodfire

Posted

Dec 28, 2025

Location

USA

Type

Full-time

Compensation

$200000 - $400000

Mission

What you will drive

Core responsibilities:

  • Conduct original research in interpretability and related fields
  • Prototype techniques to visualize and manipulate internal model structures
  • Collaborate with engineering to turn research into production-ready tools
  • Share work through publications, demos, and open-source contributions
  • Help define and evolve research direction

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role advances humanity's understanding of AI to build safe and powerful AI systems, developing groundbreaking technology on the critical path to ensuring a safe and beneficial future for humanity.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

Required qualifications:

  • PhD or equivalent experience in ML, computer science, or a quantitative science
  • Deep familiarity with large models and passion for understanding how they work
  • Fluency in Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch
  • Strong writing and communication skills for explaining complex ideas
  • Drive to move quickly and take ownership

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience leading research or contributing to open-source codebases
  • Familiarity with interpretability, alignment, or safe model development
  • Experience in startup or fast-paced lab environments

Benefits

What's in it for you

Market competitive salary, equity, and competitive benefits. Expected salary range: $200,000 - $400,000 USD.