Ben Lerner

Ben Lerner is an experienced software engineer and machine learning specialist with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Columbia University. Ben has held various roles, including AI Safety Researcher at the Supervised Program for Alignment Research in 2024, and Software Engineer focusing on machine learning at DoorDash from 2021 to 2024. Previous experience includes positions as a Data Engineer at Snap Inc., where Ben enhanced user engagement metrics, and as a Machine Learning Engineer at Viaduct, developing features that significantly improved query performance. Additional roles in software engineering at Bitly, Amazon, and Two Sigma, along with teaching assistant positions at Columbia University, have provided a strong foundation in both technical and leadership skills. Currently, Ben serves as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Meta, focusing on AI personalization.