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Research Engineer, Applied AI Engineering

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250000.00 - 555000.00 USD / Year
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OpenAI is at the forefront of artificial intelligence, driving innovation and shaping the future with cutting-edge research. Our mission is to ensure that AI's benefits reach everyone. We are looking for visionary Research Engineers to join our Applied Group, where you'll transform groundbreaking research into real-world applications that can change industries, enhance human creativity, and solve complex problems. As a Research Engineer in OpenAI's Applied Group, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in AI. You'll contribute to deploying state-of-the-art models in production environments, helping turn research breakthroughs into tangible solutions. If you're excited about making AI technology accessible and impactful, this role is your chance to make a significant mark.

Job Responsibility:

  • Innovate and Deploy: Design and deploy advanced machine learning models that solve real-world problems. Bring OpenAI's research from concept to implementation, creating AI-driven applications with a direct impact
  • Collaborate with the Best: Work closely with researchers, software engineers, and product managers to understand complex business challenges and deliver AI-powered solutions. Be part of a dynamic team where ideas flow freely and creativity thrives
  • Optimize and Scale: Implement scalable data pipelines, optimize models for performance and accuracy, and ensure they are production-ready. Contribute to projects that require cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches
  • Learn and Lead: Stay ahead of the curve by engaging with the latest developments in machine learning and AI. Take part in code reviews, share knowledge, and lead by example to maintain high-quality engineering practices
  • Make a Difference: Monitor and maintain deployed models to ensure they continue delivering value. Your work will directly influence how AI benefits individuals, businesses, and society at large

Requirements:

  • Master's/ PhD degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience in deep learning and transformers models
  • Proficiency in frameworks like PyTorch or Tensorflow
  • Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to challenges
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to move fast in an environment where things are sometimes loosely defined and may have competing priorities or deadlines
  • Enjoy owning the problems end-to-end, and are willing to pick up whatever knowledge you're missing to get the job done

Nice to have:

  • Experience with search relevance, ads ranking or LLMs is a plus
  • Are familiar with methods of training and fine-tuning large language models, such as distillation, supervised fine-tuning, and policy optimization
What we offer:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
  • Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
  • Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided

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Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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On-site work
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