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Engineering Manager, Generative AI Safety

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Engineering Manager, Generative AI Safety

Menlo Park, CA

The GenAI Safety alignment team aims to mitigate safety concerns of GenAI models (in particular Llama models) and accelerate the world's AI development. The safety alignment team focuses on safety aligning Llama models using state of the art alignment techniques, as well developed novel safety alignment techniques. We are looking for a strong leader, with passion for Generative AI and, in particular, safety of these cutting edge models. This leader will lead a team of AI engineers and scientists building safe Llama models. We are looking for a team player, who thrives in ambiguity, quickly adapting to new problems and AI metrics from helpfulness to safety; preferred candidates have experience in leading AI applied research on large scale GenAI models.

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Engineering Manager, Generative AI Safety Responsibilities:
  • Manage a team of AI engineers and scientist that develop and build new safety alignment methods for Generative AI models.
  • Manage engineers and scientists, and help them develop their careers, assigning them to projects tailored to their skill levels, long-term skill development, personalities, and work styles.
  • Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional hardware and software engineering teams.
  • Set clear expectations and create a positive work environment based on accountability, in collaboration with the engineering and management teams.
  • Work closely with dedicated recruiting staff to expand the team, including sourcing candidates, interviewing candidates, participating in conferences/events, and on-boarding new employees.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of experience in managing engineering teams including hiring/termination and performance management.
  • 5+ years of work experience building and shipping AI models and products
  • 5+ years experience in Python or comparable language (i.e., JavaScript).
  • Proven track record of building and supporting cross-functional teams.
  • Experience supporting, coaching, mentoring, and developing engineers and/or research scientists
  • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in managing managers.
  • Experience in generative AI post training
  • Experience in safety alignment techniques (SFT, RLHF, DPO)
About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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$177,000/year to $251,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Client-provided location(s): Menlo Park, CA, USA
Job ID: a1KDp00000E2BVqMAN
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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