Research Engineer, Safety Systems at OpenAI

San Francisco, California, United States

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$310,000 – $550,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Artificial Intelligence, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Passion for AI safety and making cutting-edge AI models safer for real-world use
Demonstrated experience in deep learning and transformer models
Proficiency in frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow
Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles
Familiarity with methods of training and fine-tuning large language models, such as distillation, supervised fine-tuning, and policy optimization
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Design and deploy advanced machine learning models that solve real-world problems
Implement safety measures at various stages of AI model development and deployment, including pre-training data filtration, post-training evaluation, deployment time safety mitigations, and continuous monitoring
Collaborate with researchers, software engineers, and product managers to understand complex business challenges and deliver AI-powered solutions
Implement scalable data pipelines and optimize models for performance and accuracy
Contribute to projects requiring cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches
Monitor and maintain deployed models to ensure they continue delivering value

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PyTorchTensorFlowDeep LearningTransformer ModelsSupervised Fine-TuningDistillationPolicy OptimizationData StructuresAlgorithmsData PipelinesMachine Learning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Research Engineer position?

The salary range is $310K - $550K.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for this role?

Required skills include demonstrated experience in deep learning and transformer models, proficiency in PyTorch or TensorFlow, strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering, and familiarity with training and fine-tuning large language models.

What is the Safety Systems team like at OpenAI?

The Safety Systems team is dedicated to ensuring the safety, robustness, and reliability of AI models and their deployment, focusing on building fundamental solutions for safe deployment of advanced models and future AGI to make AI beneficial and trustworthy.

What makes a strong candidate for this Research Engineer role?

Strong candidates show passion for AI safety, experience in deep learning and transformers, proficiency in PyTorch or TensorFlow, solid software engineering skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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