Research Engineer, Multimodal
Description For Research Engineer, Multimodal
OpenAI is seeking a Research Engineer to join their Multimodal team, focused on advancing AI systems with capabilities to hear, see, speak, and create images. This role combines cutting-edge research with practical implementation, emphasizing safety in AI development. The position involves developing innovative safety assessment techniques and working with state-of-the-art multimodal foundation models.
The role requires expertise in multimodal research, safety protocols, and strong coding abilities. You'll work in a hybrid environment (3 days in office) in San Francisco, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure AI systems meet safety standards and legal requirements. The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $295K to $440K, plus equity and comprehensive benefits.
Key responsibilities include building evaluation pipelines, implementing safety reward models, developing moderation systems, and conducting thorough testing of AI systems. The ideal candidate should have strong Python skills, experience with multimodal research, and excellent communication abilities.
OpenAI offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI technology while ensuring it benefits humanity. The company provides comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, mental health support, 401(k) matching, unlimited PTO, and generous parental leave. This role is perfect for someone passionate about AI safety and innovation, willing to work in a dynamic startup environment while maintaining high standards of technical excellence.
The position combines research innovation with practical implementation, making it ideal for those who want to impact the future of AI while ensuring its safe deployment. You'll be part of a team dedicated to pushing boundaries while maintaining strong safety protocols, working on projects that directly influence how people interact with AI in their daily lives.
Responsibilities For Research Engineer, Multimodal
- Build evaluation pipelines to assess risk along various axes, especially with multimodal inputs and outputs
- Implement risk mitigation techniques such as building safety reward models and RL
- Develop and refine multimodal moderation models to detect and mitigate known and emerging patterns of AI misuse and abuse
- Work with other safety teams to iterate on content policies
- Work with human data team to conduct internal and external red teaming
- Write maintainable, efficient, and well-tested code as part of evaluation libraries
Requirements For Research Engineer, Multimodal
- Experience with multimodal research and post-training techniques
- Very proficient in Python
- Experience working in complex technical environments
- Strong collaborative team player
- Experience with datasets and evaluations
Benefits For Research Engineer, Multimodal
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
- Mental health and wellness support
- 401(k) plan with 50% matching
- Unlimited time off and 13 company holidays per year
- Paid parental leave (24 weeks paid birth-parent leave & 20-week paid parental leave)
- Annual learning & development stipend ($1,500 per year)
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