Expression of Interest: Special Projects Associate

Please apply if you…

• Avidly follow AI developments, e.g. you know what GPQA Diamond is without googling and might speak passionately about why benchmark saturation is a challenge in AI.
• Are energized by complex challenges. You can own projects without a clear playbook, break new challenges down into manageable steps, and come up with creative solutions.
• Actively seek feedback and incorporate it quickly, and give clear, constructive feedback to others, even your supervisors.
• Are instinctively organized and conscientious. You don't have to work hard to stay on top of details; it comes naturally.
• Have two or more years of prior work experience in roles with many moving parts.
• Have great written and verbal communication skills, and comfort with direct and empathetic communication.
• You are comfortable with and excited about working in a startup-like, fast-moving environment. Time is our scarcest resource!
• Are motivated by Epoch’s work and our mission of improving humanity’s understanding of AI development.

If you don’t tick all these boxes but think you would be a great fit, please consider applying anyway!

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary between $95,000–$153,000 USD, depending on experience and location.
• Salaries are not restricted to USD, and contracts and payments are usually in local currencies. Conversions are based on one-year average exchange rates.
• Fully remote environment, including flexible work hours.
• Competitive global benefits program, including a comprehensive health insurance program—including supplemental benefits specific to a local country, as available and mandated by local law—and life insurance and a pension plan, if applicable in your country.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), including no specific limit on PTO with 30 days per year protected, unlimited personal and sick leave, and 4 months paid parental leave for permanent staff with at least 12 months of tenure (prorated parental leave if less than 12 months).
• A flexible and generous expense policy for you to spend on equipment and a large range of productivity tools or learning/development opportunities you might find valuable, subject to regulations and manager approval.
• Paid work trips, including 3 staff retreats per year and relevant conferences.
• Access to our very well-equipped offices in Berkeley, California, including paid meals, snacks, gym, and more. All staff, independently of where they are based, have access to the office for at least 20 days each year.