Research Scientist, AI Safety and Alignment is open at Scale AI in San Francisco, CA. The posting gives a salary of $259K - $324K. Posted on Mar 20, 2026, and still on Scale AI’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Scale Labs, Research Scientist — AI Safety and Alignment As the leading data and evaluation partner for frontier AI companies, Scale plays a central role in understanding and safeguarding AI systems. Building on this expertise, Scale Labs has launched a new team focused on technical AI safety and policy research, to bridge the gap between frontier AI research and policy, helping policymakers make informed…
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