Role Overview

The Researcher, Trustworthy AI position at OpenAI represents a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI research and societal impact. Based in our San Francisco headquarters, you'll join the Safety Systems team, which leads OpenAI's commitment to deploying safe AGI that benefits all of humanity.

The Trustworthy AI team focuses on action-relevant research that bridges nebulous policy challenges with technically tractable solutions. Your work will directly influence model design, public input mechanisms, external assurances, and deployment risk mitigation for OpenAI's most advanced systems.

This role demands exceptional research scientists/engineers who can translate complex societal concerns into measurable technical interventions. With relocation assistance provided, this is your chance to contribute to AGI safety at the world's leading AI organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop research strategies studying societal impacts of OpenAI models in action-relevant ways that inform model design
2. Create innovative methods enabling public input into AI model values and alignment processes
3. Design and execute experiments incorporating diverse societal perspectives into technical AI development
4. Enhance external AI safety assurances by converting findings into robust, reproducible evaluations
5. Facilitate rapid de-risking processes for flagship model deployments
6. Bridge policy problems with technical solutions through interdisciplinary research approaches
7. Analyze anthropomorphism effects and develop mitigation strategies for AI systems
8. Build technical frameworks measuring societal readiness for increasingly capable AI
9. Collaborate across Safety Systems, policy, and engineering teams on full-stack AI challenges
10. Contribute to external validation layers strengthening independent AI safety checks
11. Leverage large-scale multimodal datasets for trustworthy AI research
12. Drive rigor in AI safety evaluations including RLHF, adversarial training, and robustness testing
13. Publish and present findings advancing the field of trustworthy AI research

Qualifications

Technical Expertise: 3+ years research experience with proficiency in Python/ML frameworks. Deep knowledge of AI safety techniques (RLHF, adversarial training, LLM evaluations, robustness).

Research Excellence: Proven ability working with large-scale AI systems and multimodal datasets. Experience tackling ambiguous, high-impact problems in well-resourced environments.

Interdisciplinary Skills: Background in socio-technical research combining AI capabilities with policy/societal considerations. Passion for translating nebulous challenges into measurable outcomes.

Mission Alignment: Genuine excitement for OpenAI's charter building safe, universally beneficial AGI. Thrives in fast-paced, collaborative research culture focused on real-world AI deployment safety.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive Compensation: Total compensation range of $275,000 - $425,000 USD annually, including base salary, equity, and performance bonuses. Exact compensation determined by experience and qualifications.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Health, dental, vision insurance with premium coverage
• Relocation assistance package for SF move
• Unlimited PTO policy
• Generous parental leave (16+ weeks)
• Professional development budget
• Onsite fitness center and wellness programs
• Catered meals daily
• 401(k) with company match
• Commuter benefits

OpenAI offers one of the most competitive compensation packages in AI research, reflecting our commitment to attracting top global talent.

Why Join OpenAI?

OpenAI leads the world in developing safe AGI that benefits humanity. Our Safety Systems team operates at the forefront of AI safety research, directly influencing model deployments serving millions worldwide.

Unparalleled Impact: Your research directly shapes flagship model releases and industry safety standards.

World-Class Resources: Access to frontier AI models, massive compute clusters, and top researchers across AI domains.

Mission-Driven Culture: Work alongside brilliant minds united by our charter for safe AGI benefiting all humanity.

Career Growth: Rapid professional development through high-impact projects and expert mentorship.

Recent team achievements include pioneering RLHF techniques powering ChatGPT safety, developing novel external assurance frameworks, and establishing public input mechanisms for model alignment.

How to Apply

Ready to advance trustworthy AI at OpenAI? Submit your application including:

• Resume/CV highlighting relevant research experience
• Research statement (2-3 pages) on AI safety/societal impact work
• 2-3 references from recent collaborators
• Links to relevant publications/projects

Application Process:

1. Online application review (1-2 weeks)
2. Technical research interview
3. Safety research deep-dive
4. Team fit conversations
5. Offer & relocation support

OpenAI is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from all backgrounds passionate about safe AI development.

Apply now to join the mission shaping humanity's AI future!