Research Engineer, Human-Centered AI

OpenAI is at the forefront of AI research and deployment, focusing on ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits humanity. The Research Engineer role in Human-Centered AI is a crucial position within their research team, working on making AI systems safe, trustworthy, and aligned with human values. The role combines advanced machine learning engineering with human-centered research, focusing on developing mechanisms that help AI systems better understand and follow human intent.

The position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI alignment challenges, developing methods that scale with increasing AI capabilities. You'll be part of a team that leverages both human and synthetic data to train and evaluate models, ensuring they remain safe and useful as they grow in complexity. The role requires a unique blend of technical ML expertise and understanding of human-machine interaction.

Working at OpenAI means contributing to breakthrough capabilities while ensuring robust alignment with human values. The company offers exceptional compensation ($295K-$360K plus equity) and comprehensive benefits, including full healthcare coverage, mental health support, and generous parental leave. The position is based in San Francisco, where you'll collaborate with leading researchers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

This role is perfect for candidates who are passionate about safe AI development, have strong ML engineering skills, and are interested in the human aspects of AI systems. You'll be working on problems that directly impact how humans interact with and control AI systems, making this an opportunity to shape the future of human-AI interaction while ensuring these powerful systems remain beneficial to society.