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OpenAI is seeking a researcher passionate about understanding deep networks, with a strong background in engineering, quantitative reasoning, and the research process. You will develop and carry out a research plan in mechanistic interpretability, in close collaboration with a highly motivated team. You will play a critical role in helping OpenAI ensure future models remain safe even as they grow in capability. This will make a significant impact on our goal of building and deploying safe AGI.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and publish research on techniques for understanding representations of deep networks
Engineer infrastructure for studying model internals at scale
Collaborate across teams to work on projects that OpenAI is uniquely suited to pursue
Guide research directions toward demonstrable usefulness and/or long-term scalability
Requirements:
Hold a Ph.D. or have research experience in computer science, machine learning, or a related field
Possess 2+ years of research engineering experience and proficiency in Python or similar languages
Show enthusiasm for long-term AI safety, and have thought deeply about technical paths to safe AGI
Bring experience in the field of AI safety, mechanistic interpretability, or spiritually related disciplines
Thrive in environments involving large-scale AI systems, and are excited to make use of OpenAI’s unique resources in this area
Are deeply curious
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
Offers Equity
performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees