Jobs at OpenAI
OpenAI, founded in 2015, has become a leader in artificial intelligence, publishing breakthroughs like GPT-3, GPT-4, and DALL·E. The company focuses on safe, general-purpose AI and hosts the ChatGPT platform used by millions worldwide. Its research labs blend machine learning with rigorous safety protocols, making it a destination for talent that wants to shape the future of AI.
OpenAI hires across a spectrum of roles: research scientists, reinforcement-learning-human-feedback (RLHF) engineers, software engineers, data scientists, policy analysts, safety researchers, product managers, and UX designers. Applicants get to collaborate with top researchers, work on high-impact prototypes, and access large AI datasets and compute clusters. The hiring process includes technical interviews, portfolio reviews, and culture-fit discussions that emphasize ethical AI and long-term impact.
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Software Engineer Detection Engineering
Company: OpenAI
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Posted Oct 29, 2023
AWS, Microsoft Azure). You may be a fit for this role if you have experience: Building and maintaining robust, reliable, secure and scalable data pipelines Working knowledge of operating systems primitives (Linux, macOS) Querying and enriching data using Spark Performance monitoring and autoscaling of cloud resources Programming in Golang, Python and/or Scala Working within Cloud Infrastructure and experience with either of Azure, AWS or GCP Creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that makes all feel welcome while enabling radical candor and the challenging of group think You may have: Experience using LLMs Experience with Databricks Built infrastructure using Terraform Experience with Kubernetes We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link. OpenAI US Applicant Privacy Policy Please mention the word **PICTURESQUE** and tag RMjAuMjE0LjExNC41NA== when applying to show you read the job post completely (RMjAuMjE0LjExNC41NA==). Automate manual response processes Ensuring visibility and control of OpenAI’s endpoint fleet (macOS, Windows) Driving improvements across identity access and management (IAM), device management, productivity software, and our use of public cloud environments (e.g. This role will be a transformational role on the Security Defense and Intelligence, working closely to support the Security Engineers on the team. In this role, you will: Drive projects in all major security verticals including: AppSec, InfraSec, OffSec and Detection and Response Innovate to solve novel security problems Collaborate on cutting-edge AI research, and use AI to improve OpenAI’s Security posture You’ll make an impact at OpenAI by: Innovating on Detection and Response infrastructure Build tools for managing the lifecycle of detection rules Develop, measure, and tune detection rules to ensure effective and sustainable operations. This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Our Security team tenets include: prioritizing for impact, enabling researchers, preparing for future transformative technologies, and engaging a robust security culture. About the Role As a Software Engineer you will join our OpenAI engineers and researchers in building, operating and securing transformational AI technologies. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human. About the team Security is at the foundation of OpenAI’s mission to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. The Security team protects OpenAI’s technology, people, and products.
Software Engineer Detection Engineering
Company: OpenAI
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Posted Oct 29, 2023
OpenAI is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Security team. The role involves driving projects in major security verticals, innovating to solve novel security problems, and collaborating on cutting-edge AI research. The ideal candidate will have experience in building and maintaining secure data pipelines, working with operating systems, querying data using Spark, performance monitoring, and programming in Golang, Python, and/or Scala. They should also have experience with cloud infrastructure and creating a diverse, inclusive culture. The role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on OpenAI's security posture and infrastructure.
Media Relations, Corporate Communications
Company: OpenAI
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 28, 2023
OpenAI is seeking a seasoned PR professional to join their team in San Francisco, CA. The role involves developing and executing communication plans, building relationships with media, and collaborating with various teams to educate the public about AI. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of PR experience, a strong background in technology communications, and a proven track record in driving media campaigns. The company offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a flexible work model.
Research Engineer, Preparedness
Company: OpenAI
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 28, 2023
OpenAI is hiring research engineers to join the Preparedness team, which focuses on identifying, tracking, and preparing for catastrophic risks related to frontier AI models. The team aims to ensure the safe development of powerful AI systems by closely monitoring capabilities, predicting misuse risks, and establishing mitigation procedures. The ideal candidate should be passionate about AI safety, have a red-teaming mindset, and possess ML research engineering experience. OpenAI offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Software Engineer Detection Engineering
Company: OpenAI
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Posted Oct 29, 2023
OpenAI is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Security team, focusing on AppSec, InfraSec, OffSec, and Detection and Response. The role involves innovating to solve security problems, collaborating on AI research, and improving OpenAI's security posture. Key responsibilities include developing detection rules, automating response processes, and enhancing endpoint fleet visibility. The ideal candidate should have experience in building secure data pipelines, working with operating systems, querying data with Spark, monitoring cloud resources, and programming in Golang, Python, or Scala. Familiarity with LLMs, Databricks, Terraform, and Kubernetes is a plus. OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer.
National Security Threat Researcher
Company: OpenAI
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 28, 2023
OpenAI is hiring for a Preparedness team to mitigate risks associated with frontier AI models. The team will closely monitor and predict the evolving capabilities of AI systems, focusing on misuse risks with catastrophic impact. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in national security threat prevention, particularly in cybersecurity, and a deep interest in AI safety. They will design evaluations for frontier AI models, contribute to risk management, and develop best practice guidelines for AI safety evaluations.