Forward Deployed Research Scientist (Biology)

About the Company

Goodfire is a research company using interpretability to understand, learn from, and design AI systems. Our mission is to build the next generation of safe and powerful AI by advancing the science of how AI systems actually work.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to conduct original research in interpretability and computational biology
• Prototype techniques to visualize and manipulate internal model structures
• Collaborate with engineering to turn research into production-ready tools
• Drive partnership success by collaborating closely with customers and partners
• Help define and evolve the company research direction

Requirements

• PhD/MD or equivalent experience in biology
• Strong ML background with experience in computational biology or bioinformatics
• Deep familiarity with large models
• Fluency in Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Ability to move quickly and take ownership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading research in a forward deployed environment
• Familiarity with interpretability, alignment, or safe model development
• Experience in startup or fast-paced lab environments