Research Engineer/Research Scientist (AI)

TL;DR

Research Engineer/Research Scientist (AI): Advance AI alignment and capabilities by developing cutting-edge reinforcement learning methods and training intelligent, aligned, general-purpose agents. Focus on reinforcement learning research, generative model development, and scalable deployment in a hybrid work environment.

Location: San Francisco, CA, with hybrid work model and relocation assistance

Salary: $310K – $460K + Equity

Company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity by pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities and deploying them safely.

What you will do

• Drive reinforcement learning research and develop next-generation generative models.
• Train intelligent, aligned, and general-purpose AI agents.
• Iterate quickly on experiments and improve large ML codebases.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, technically complex environment.
• Contribute to AI alignment and capabilities advancement.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco, CA
• Strong background in reinforcement learning research.
• Proficiency in coding and debugging large ML codebases.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model with 3 days in office per week.
• Deep understanding of machine learning and its applications.
• Self-starter with initiative and ownership of ideas.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with relocation assistance.
• Competitive salary with equity offers.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Fast-paced, dynamic, and technically challenging environment.
• Focus on principled research and trustworthy conclusions.