Senior Technical Program Manager, AGI Safety and Alignment, DeepMind

Senior Technical Program Manager, AGI Safety and Alignment, DeepMind Overview

DeepMind, a leading AI research organization under Google, is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to oversee safety and alignment initiatives related to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). This role involves managing complex projects that bridge cutting-edge research and practical safety controls, ensuring the development of AI systems that are aligned with human values and safety standards.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve safety metrics and loss functions to ensure they effectively measure safety concerns, developing solutions for any shortcomings.
• Oversee a broad portfolio that includes immediate model development tasks and long-term research efforts in AGI safety, alignment, and control mechanisms.
• Enhance organizational efficiency by streamlining workflows, developing new tools, and resolving operational blockers, while collaborating with technical leads on strategic initiatives that support team growth and culture.
• Coordinate across various teams within the Gemini project, aligning their plans and timelines related to model release, behavior, and training to ensure unified progress.
• Communicate program status, risks, and updates to executive leadership through high-visibility reviews, maintaining transparency and clarity.

Qualifications and Skills

• A bachelorâ??s degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience in project or program management.
• Minimum of 8 years managing complex, multidisciplinary projects with a proven track record of successful delivery.
• Strong understanding of threat models, risk mitigation strategies, and safety considerations specific to AGI systems, with the ability to connect research insights to practical safety controls.
• Knowledge of large language models and AI agents, including their behavior, evaluation, and alignment techniques used in machine learning research and applications.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of clearly explaining complex technical concepts to both technical teams and executive stakeholders.
• Experience in fast-paced, ambiguous research environments, with a history of delivering high-quality results on tight deadlines.

About the Role and Environment

As a Senior Technical Program Manager at DeepMind, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the development of advanced AI systems. You will work closely with research teams to translate theoretical safety concepts into practical control mechanisms, managing the entire lifecycle of models from training to evaluation, and implementing monitoring frameworks to detect and mitigate risks.

The position offers the flexibility of working either from Googleâ??s Mountain View, California campus or from London, UK, with a focus on fostering a collaborative, innovative environment dedicated to global safety and scientific discovery.

Compensation and Benefits

The role offers a competitive salary between $256,000 and $278,000 USD, along with a 20% bonus target, equity options, and comprehensive benefits designed to support employee well-being and professional development.

Additional Information

Google is committed to equal opportunity employment and fosters a diverse, inclusive workplace. The company does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. If you require accommodations during the application process, please complete the relevant form. English proficiency is required for all roles to facilitate global collaboration.

Note that the position is likely to offer visa sponsorship, but this is not explicitly guaranteed. Applicants should verify sponsorship details during the hiring process.

Google does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, and all equity grants are subject to approval by Alphabet Inc., with no guaranteed or statutory rights attached.

Join us at DeepMind to contribute to pioneering AI safety research that aims to benefit society at large while advancing the frontiers of artificial intelligence.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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