Application Guide

How to Apply for Technical Program Manager, AI Alignment

at AE Studio

🏢 About AE Studio

AE Studio is a unique software company that combines product design, development, and machine learning services, allowing employees to work on diverse AI projects across industries. Unlike traditional tech companies, AE Studio operates as a service provider, giving team members exposure to multiple client challenges and research initiatives in AI alignment. This creates an environment where you can apply AI safety principles to real-world problems while collaborating with varied stakeholders.

About This Role

As Technical Program Manager for AI Alignment at AE Studio, you'll lead execution across client projects, research initiatives, and product development specifically focused on AI safety and alignment. This role involves transforming abstract AI alignment concepts into clear roadmaps while bridging communication between engineers, researchers, and funders. Your work will directly impact how AI systems are developed responsibly across AE Studio's client portfolio.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing progress across multiple AI alignment client projects, then facilitating a technical discussion between researchers and engineers about implementing safety constraints in a model. You'd spend midday translating client requirements into updated roadmaps, followed by testing a prototype to identify alignment issues before presenting findings to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders in the afternoon.

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🎯 Who AE Studio Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years experience managing technical AI projects, preferably with exposure to AI safety, ethics, or alignment work
  • Demonstrates ability to translate abstract AI alignment concepts into concrete project plans and roadmaps with measurable outcomes
  • Possesses exceptional communication skills with experience explaining technical AI concepts to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders like funders or clients
  • Shows proactive problem-solving approach with examples of identifying risks in AI projects early and unblocking technical teams

📝 Tips for Applying to AE Studio

1

Highlight specific AI alignment projects you've managed, not just general AI experience - quantify impact on safety or ethical outcomes

2

Tailor your resume to show how you've bridged technical and non-technical stakeholders in previous roles, especially with researchers or funders

3

Research AE Studio's client portfolio and mention specific projects or industries where you could apply AI alignment principles

4

Demonstrate your ability to 'dive in' technically by mentioning specific AI tools, frameworks, or testing methodologies you've used hands-on

5

Show understanding of AE Studio's service model by explaining how you'd manage alignment work across multiple client contexts simultaneously

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Concrete examples of translating abstract AI alignment concepts into actionable project plans with measurable outcomes', 'Experience bridging communication between technical teams (engineers/researchers) and non-technical stakeholders (funders/clients)', 'Specific instances where you proactively identified risks in AI projects and unblocked teams to maintain alignment goals', "Why AE Studio's service-based model appeals to you for applying AI alignment principles across diverse client projects"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → AE Studio's client case studies to understand the types of AI projects they work on and where alignment principles could apply
  • → The company's blog and public content about their approach to AI ethics and responsible development
  • → Founders' backgrounds and public statements about AI safety to understand company values
  • → Recent projects or research initiatives mentioned in their portfolio that relate to AI alignment
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would transform an abstract AI alignment research paper into a client project roadmap at AE Studio
2 Describe a time you had to explain technical AI safety concepts to non-technical funders or clients - what analogies or frameworks did you use?
3 How would you prioritize competing alignment requirements across multiple client projects at AE Studio?
4 Give an example of when you had to 'dive in' technically to unblock an AI team - what specific technical contribution did you make?
5 How do you stay current with AI alignment research while managing practical client delivery timelines?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on general project management experience without specific AI alignment or safety examples
  • Using generic AI terminology without demonstrating deep understanding of alignment-specific concepts and challenges
  • Presenting yourself as purely managerial without showing willingness to 'dive in' technically when teams are blocked

📅 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:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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