Senior Software Engineer - Platform

METR is a non-profit organization at the forefront of AI safety research, focusing on evaluating potential risks from frontier AI models. With a team of approximately 30 people, they've made significant contributions to AI safety evaluation, including establishing autonomous replication evaluations and conducting pre-release evaluations for major AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.

The Senior Software Engineer - Platform role is a critical position where you'll be responsible for designing and developing robust evaluation platforms for AI models. This role combines technical expertise with the opportunity to directly impact AI safety research. You'll work closely with researchers to understand their needs and implement solutions that enhance core research workflows.

The position requires strong technical skills in Python, TypeScript, and cloud infrastructure, with experience in containerization and orchestration. The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of software development experience and a founder's mindset to the role. The work environment is hybrid, offering a competitive salary range of $240,558 - $318,138.

What makes this role unique is its position at the intersection of software engineering and AI safety research. You'll be working with a motivated team that has established partnerships with leading AI companies and has been recognized by the UK government and major media outlets. The organization's work has influenced safety frameworks at companies like Google DeepMind, OpenAI, and Anthropic.

For engineers passionate about AI safety and looking to make a meaningful impact, this role offers the opportunity to build critical infrastructure that helps evaluate and understand the risks of advanced AI systems. The organization welcomes diverse candidates and offers visa sponsorship for qualified individuals.