# Forward Deployed Research Scientist at Goodfire

- Company: Goodfire
- What the company does: Goodfire is an AI interpretability research lab focused on understanding and intentionally designing advanced AI systems. Backed by Lightspeed, AI Grant and Menlo.
- Company website: https://goodfire.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $220K to $315K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-08
- Apply by: 2026-10-23
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/goodfire/jobs/5409981008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/goodfire-forward-deployed-research-scientist/

## About the role

We’re looking for a Forward Deployed Research Scientist to join our team to work directly with customers to apply our interpretability platform to solve novel problems for our customers. You’ll work closely with a small, mission-driven team of scientists and engineers to conduct novel research, build practical tools, and push the field forward.

## What they're looking for

- MS/PhD or equivalent experience in CS, with a strong ML background and experience in interpretability
- Deep familiarity with large models and a passion for understanding how they work
- Fluency in Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch
- Strong writing and communication skills for explaining complex ideas
- Drive to move quickly and take ownership

Tags: Research and Development