Safe Superintelligence: Our Singular Focus

Building safe superintelligence is the most important technical problem of our time. At Safe Superintelligence, we are a pioneering lab, established with one goal and one product: a safe superintelligence.

Safe superintelligence is our mission, our name, and our entire product roadmap because it is our sole focus. This unwavering dedication defines us. Our team, investors, and business model are all aligned to achieve this, insulating our critical work on safety, security, and progress from the distractions of management overhead, product cycles, or short-term commercial pressures.

Our Mission and Approach: Safety and Capabilities in Tandem

We approach safety and capabilities in tandem, viewing them not as separate pursuits but as intertwined technical problems demanding revolutionary engineering and scientific breakthroughs. This includes harnessing the potential of quantum computing alongside advanced AI to accelerate progress responsibly.

Our plan is to advance capabilities as rapidly as possible, leveraging classical and quantum techniques, while rigorously ensuring that our safety measures always remain ahead. This integrated, forward-looking approach allows us to scale in peace, confident in the robustness of our safety frameworks even as capabilities surge. A core tenet of our philosophy is the prioritization of safe development above all else; we are committed to advancing superintelligence for the benefit of humanity, not for mere commercialization or profit.

Join Our Team: The Forefront of Safe Superintelligence

Safe Superintelligence is a Delaware company located in Silicon Valley—an epicenter chosen for its deep pool of world-class technical talent. We are assembling a lean, focused, cracked team comprising the world’s best engineers and researchers, dedicated exclusively to the singular challenge of safe superintelligence.

If the prospect of focusing solely on solving the most important technical challenge of our age—integrating AI and quantum frontiers to build safe superintelligence—resonates with you, we offer an unparalleled opportunity to do your life’s work.

Joining Safe Superintelligence means committing to a rigorous selection process. All candidates must undergo strict assessments designed to evaluate not only their technical prowess but also their profound understanding and acceptance of our core mission: to put the safe development of superintelligence first. A commitment to this principle, over and above considerations of rapid commercialization or profit, is non-negotiable.

Together at Safe Superintelligence, we are not merely anticipating the future; we are actively engineering a safer, more ethical, and profoundly beneficial tomorrow for everyone.

Our Culture and Values

Singular Focus: Every decision, every project, every hire is measured against our sole mission: the safe realization of superintelligence.

Safety-First Development: The principle of prioritizing safe development and the responsible advancement of superintelligence over purely commercial interests is paramount and deeply embedded in our culture.

Integrated Safety & Ethics: Safety and ethics are not add-ons; they are fundamental components woven into the fabric of our research, engineering, quantum explorations, and impact assessments from day one.

Radical Collaboration: Breakthroughs emerge from the intersection of diverse, multidisciplinary minds—AI researchers, quantum physicists, engineers, ethicists—working in tight collaboration. Your voice is crucial.

Relentless Curiosity & Rigor: We foster bold experimentation, continuous learning, and disciplined pursuit of new frontiers in both AI and quantum domains, always grounded in scientific and engineering rigor.

Pioneering Responsibility: We embrace the profound responsibility of our mission, striving to create solutions that benefit humanity globally and ensuring safety leads capability.

Why Join Safe Superintelligence?

Define the Frontier: Work on the most advanced, uncharted challenges at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and safety. Your work won’t just follow the field; it will define it.

Accelerated Growth: Immerse yourself in a unique learning environment. Expand your expertise through hands-on projects, cross-disciplinary collaboration, workshops, conferences, and mentorship from pioneers.

Unparalleled Impact: Contribute directly to the development of potentially the most impactful technology in history. Your work aims to shape AI for generations, ensuring its benefits are realized safely.

Ethics in Action: Collaborate daily with ethicists, safety experts, and policy specialists to ensure every innovation, whether classical or quantum-powered, aligns fundamentally with human values and safety imperatives.

Current Opportunities: Building the Future of Intelligence

We are hiring exceptional individuals across multiple disciplines. Most roles offer flexibility for remote or office-based work. If you are driven by the challenge of safe superintelligence, and are prepared to demonstrate your commitment to our safety-first principles through rigorous evaluation, we invite you to apply. Every role contributes directly to our singular mission.

AI, Quantum & Research Roles

• AI Research Scientist (Safety & Capabilities): Conduct foundational research at the cutting edge of AI safety, alignment, and capabilities, publishing impactful findings.
• Machine Learning Engineer (Safe Systems): Design, build, and optimize scalable ML models and systems with safety and robustness as primary constraints.
• Quantum Computing Researcher (AI Integration): Explore and implement quantum algorithms to enhance AI capabilities (e.g., optimization, simulation) and develop novel quantum approaches to AI safety and verification.
• Theoretical Physicist (Quantum AI): Investigate the fundamental links between quantum mechanics and intelligence, seeking theoretical breakthroughs relevant to safe superintelligence.
• Cognitive Scientist (AI Alignment): Research and model human cognition, decision-making, and value systems to inform robust AI alignment strategies.
• Neuroscience Researcher (AI Inspiration & Safety): Explore brain-inspired architectures and learning mechanisms for developing more understandable, predictable, and safer AI.
• Postdoctoral Researcher (AI Safety / Quantum AI / Ethics): Engage in cutting-edge research projects within a specialized area, contributing to our core mission.
• AI Safety Research Engineer: Bridge the gap between theoretical safety research and practical implementation, developing and testing novel safety techniques.

Engineering & Infrastructure Roles

• Senior Software Engineer - Reliability (SRE - AI/Quantum Systems): Build, scale, and maintain ultra-reliable infrastructure for large-scale AI training and inference, including classical and emerging quantum hardware interfaces.
• AI & Quantum Systems Architect: Design robust, scalable, and secure architectures integrating classical high-performance computing with quantum processing units for next-generation AI.
• Distributed Systems Engineer (Scalability & Safety): Focus on designing, building, and optimizing the large-scale distributed systems required to train and serve massive AI models efficiently, reliably, and safely.
• Data Engineer (High-Integrity Systems): Create and manage secure, high-quality, and ethically sourced data pipelines essential for training and validating safe AI models.
• Security Engineer (AI & Quantum Threats): Develop and implement advanced security protocols to safeguard models, data, algorithms, and infrastructure against current and future threats, including those potentially posed by quantum adversaries and AI-specific attacks.
• Quantum Software Developer: Implement, test, and optimize quantum algorithms and software libraries for execution on various quantum platforms, focusing on AI applications and safety verification.
• Quantum Hardware Integration Engineer: Bridge the gap between quantum hardware systems and our AI research pipelines, ensuring seamless performance, calibration, and safety monitoring.
• DevOps Engineer (Secure CI/CD & MLOps): Design, build, and maintain secure, automated CI/CD pipelines and MLOps infrastructure for AI and quantum software development.
• Network Engineer (High-Security Infrastructure): Design, implement, and manage ultra-secure network infrastructure to protect critical AI assets and research environments.
• Technical Program Manager (AI/Quantum Safety Projects): Lead and manage complex, cross-functional research and development projects focused on AI safety and quantum integration.
• Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Secure AI Platforms): Develop and manage secure, scalable cloud infrastructure tailored for AI/ML workloads and quantum computing simulations.

Safety, Ethics & Alignment Roles

• Head of AI Safety and Alignment (Classical & Quantum): Lead the overarching strategy for ensuring superintelligence aligns with human values, considering challenges and opportunities presented by both classical and quantum AI paradigms.
• AI Safety Engineer (Verification & Validation): Develop and implement rigorous testing, verification, and validation protocols to detect and mitigate unintended behaviors or safety failures in complex AI systems.
• Formal Methods Researcher (Safety Assurance): Apply mathematical techniques and formal verification tools to rigorously prove properties of AI systems, contributing to high-assurance safety guarantees.
• Ethics & Society Specialist (AI & Quantum): Shape ethical guidelines, conduct impact assessments, and integrate responsible innovation principles, specifically addressing the unique societal implications of advanced AI and quantum technologies.
• Risk Assessment Analyst (Emergent Systems & Existential Risk): Identify, analyze, and devise mitigation strategies for risks associated with rapidly advancing AI capabilities, quantum integration, and potential existential risks.
• AI Policy & Governance Lead: Engage with policymakers and the global community to help shape a regulatory and governance landscape that prioritizes global safety and responsible superintelligence development.
• AI Safety Auditor (Internal & External): Design and conduct comprehensive audits of AI systems, processes, and documentation against established safety and ethical standards.
• Interpretability & Explainability (XAI) Researcher: Develop and apply techniques to make the decision-making processes of complex AI models transparent, understandable, and trustworthy.
• AI Ethicist (Applied & Embedded): Work directly with research and engineering teams to proactively identify and address ethical considerations throughout the AI development lifecycle.
• Red Teaming Specialist (AI Safety & Security): Conduct adversarial testing and simulations to proactively identify vulnerabilities and failure modes in AI systems and safety protocols.

Product & Design Roles

• UX/UI Designer (Complex AI Systems & Safety Interfaces): Design intuitive and effective interfaces for interacting with, monitoring, and controlling advanced AI systems, with a strong focus on safety-critical information display.
• Product Manager (Safe AI Platforms & Tools): Define product roadmaps for AI development tools and platforms, balancing cutting-edge capabilities with non-negotiable safety requirements and ethical considerations.
• Developer Advocate (AI Safety Platforms): Engage with internal research teams and future external partners to champion and support the use of Safe Superintelligence’s AI development platforms, safety tools, and ethical frameworks.
• Research Product Manager (Safety & Alignment Tools): Oversee the productization of internal research breakthroughs in AI safety, alignment, and interpretability for broader application.
• User Researcher (Human-AI Interaction & Safety): Conduct studies to understand how humans interact with and perceive advanced AI systems, informing the design of safer and more reliable interfaces and protocols.

Operations & Support Roles

• Talent Acquisition Lead (Specialized Tech & Safety Focus): Attract, recruit, and hire world-class talent in highly specialized fields like AI safety, ML, quantum computing, and AI ethics, ensuring alignment with our core values.
• People Operations Specialist (Mission-Driven Culture): Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and supportive internal culture deeply rooted in our safety-first mission.
• Research Operations Manager (AI & Quantum Labs): Streamline research processes, manage resources, and support the unique operational needs of a fast-paced, mission-driven R&D environment, including lab safety and compliance.
• Technical Writer (AI Safety & Quantum Concepts): Translate highly complex AI, safety, ethics, and quantum computing concepts into clear, accurate documentation for diverse internal and external audiences.
• Legal Counsel (AI Ethics, IP & Regulatory Affairs): Provide expert legal guidance on AI ethics, intellectual property, data governance, and navigating the evolving regulatory landscape for advanced AI.
• Communications Specialist (AI Safety & Public Engagement): Develop and execute communication strategies to clearly articulate our mission, research, and commitment to AI safety to the public, policymakers, and the broader scientific community.
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst / Manager: Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents, protecting our critical research assets and infrastructure.
• Grants and Partnerships Manager (Safety Research): Identify and secure research grants, and manage strategic partnerships with academic institutions and other organizations focused on AI safety.
• Chief of Staff: Provide high-level operational and strategic support to leadership, ensuring alignment and execution of key initiatives.

Employee Benefits

• Mission-Driven Equity: Significant equity grants with refreshers, reflecting your contribution to achieving our singular goal.
• Competitive Compensation: Top-tier salary packages designed to attract and retain the best minds in the world.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Premium health, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs and stipends.
• Cutting-Edge Resources: Access to state-of-the-art computing infrastructure (classical and quantum) and tools.
• Flexible & Focused Time Off: Unlimited PTO with a recommended minimum, supporting deep work and rejuvenation.
• Continuous Advancement: Unrivaled opportunities for learning through workshops, conferences, internal seminars, and collaboration across disciplines.
• Pioneering Culture: An intellectually stimulating, supportive environment that values rigor, creativity, open debate, and unwavering focus on the mission.

How to Apply

Ready to make history in AI development? Send your resume and cover letter (PDF format preferred) to [email protected]. In your cover letter, please share:

• Why you’re passionate about safe superintelligence and our safety-first principles.
• How your experience aligns with our singular mission and your understanding of prioritizing safety over commercialization.
• The unique perspective you will bring to our team and how you intend to contribute to the safe development of superintelligence.
• Your explicit acknowledgment and acceptance of undergoing rigorous testing and evaluation focused on both your skills and your commitment to our core values.

Join Our Team

At Safe Superintelligence, we stand at the frontier where AI converges with quantum computing—a realm where safety is as fundamental as innovation. We are seeking driven, creative minds to help us solve the profound challenge of building safe superintelligence. This requires not only exceptional talent but an unwavering commitment to our foundational principle: the safe development of superintelligence must always come first.

We hire globally and believe in the power of diverse perspectives. No matter where you come from, no matter your race, gender, or age, we treat every applicant and team member with equal respect and consideration. Talent and a genuine commitment to our safety-first mission are the benchmarks.

As part of our dedicated community, you will tackle intellectually demanding problems, engage in rigorous debate on ethics and AI alignment, and push the boundaries of research and engineering. To gain a comprehensive understanding of our initiatives and the specific challenges we address, we encourage you to explore our Research page.

Join Safe Superintelligence—where focus, rigor, and responsibility converge to build the future of intelligence, safely.