Research Engineer / Research Scientist, Post-Training

OpenAI is seeking a Research Engineer/Scientist for their Post-Training team, a crucial role responsible for training and improving pre-trained models for ChatGPT, API, and future products. The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI research and product development, focusing on reinforcement learning and model improvements. Based in San Francisco with a hybrid work model, the role demands strong ML engineering skills and research experience with highly capable models.

The Post-Training team works closely with research and product teams across OpenAI, ensuring models are safe, efficient, and reliable before deployment to millions of users. The ideal candidate will drive research initiatives to enhance model capabilities, collaborate on optimization efforts, and build robust evaluation systems. This position requires deep ML expertise, strong debugging skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

OpenAI offers comprehensive benefits including competitive salary with equity, complete healthcare coverage, mental health support, generous parental leave, and investment in professional development. The company's mission focuses on developing beneficial AI for humanity, emphasizing safety and human needs at its core. Join a team that's shaping the future of AI technology while maintaining a strong commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusive development practices.