AI Safety Hiring: Relies on Referrals but Supports Newcomers
austinc3301 · x · 2026-08-25
Responding to the claim that AI safety hiring relies heavily on referrals, a hiring manager clarified they have never rejected a candidate solely for lacking a recommendation. However, they do screen for a lack of engagement with AI safety topics. While the "insider-only" dynamic exists (which is negative), the community is noted for being incredibly generous with time and support for newcomers, helping them enter the field.
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