Lead Research Engineer / Scientist, Chemical & Biological Risk at OpenAI

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Artificial Intelligence, Safety EngineeringIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have demonstrated experience in deep learning and transformer models, proficiency with frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, and a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles. Familiarity with methods for training and fine-tuning large language models, experience designing and deploying technical safeguards at scale, and decisive leadership in ambiguous environments are essential. A background in biosecurity, computational biology, or adjacent technical fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Lead Research Engineer/Scientist will design, implement, and oversee an end-to-end mitigation stack to prevent severe chemical and biological misuse across OpenAI’s products. This includes leading the full-stack mitigation strategy, ensuring safeguards integrate seamlessly and scale with usage, making decisive calls on technical trade-offs, partnering with risk modeling leadership, and driving rigorous safeguard testing against evolving threats.

Skills

Deep Learning

Transformer Models

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Data Structures

Algorithms

Software Engineering

Risk Modeling

Model Safety

Full-Stack Mitigation

OpenAI

Develops safe and beneficial AI technologies

About OpenAI

OpenAI develops and deploys artificial intelligence technologies aimed at benefiting humanity. The company creates advanced AI models capable of performing various tasks, such as automating processes and enhancing creativity. OpenAI's products, like Sora, allow users to generate videos from text descriptions, showcasing the versatility of its AI applications. Unlike many competitors, OpenAI operates under a capped profit model, which limits the profits it can make and ensures that excess earnings are redistributed to maximize the social benefits of AI. This commitment to safety and ethical considerations is central to its mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) serves all of humanity.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$18,433.2MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees