Head of Engineering (Red Team)
FAR AIRemote (International)Global catastrophic risksAI safetySoftware engineeringManagement
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Why this is on the board
FAR AI tests new AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic, among others, before they are released, and does the same for governments such as the European Commission: the team deliberately tries to make the systems go off the rails, and what it finds, the developers often fix before millions of people use the model. As head of engineering you build the software and the team behind that search, so whatever you improve carries through into every test that follows.
About the role
FAR.AI http://FAR.AI is a non-profit AI research institute working to ensure advanced AI is safe and beneficial for everyone. Our mission is to facilitate breakthrough AI safety research, advance global understanding of AI risks and solutions, and foster a coordinated global response.
Requirements
| Language | English is enough |
|---|---|
| Work authorisation | Unclear |
| Screening | Not mentioned |
| Where you work | Remote · Remote (International) |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | USD 225.000–USD 350.000 |
| Posted | 24 September 2026 |
| Closes | No closing date given |
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