Research Engineer

AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits humanity
$295,000 - $440,000
Machine Learning
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
AI

Description For Research Engineer

OpenAI is seeking a Research Engineer to join their team in San Francisco, focusing on building groundbreaking AI systems. This role combines advanced engineering with cutting-edge AI research, requiring expertise in distributed systems and machine learning. The position offers an opportunity to work on unprecedented AI capabilities while being part of a company dedicated to ensuring AI benefits humanity.

As a Research Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing massive-scale distributed machine learning systems, writing robust ML code, and advancing the underlying algorithmic science. The role requires strong programming skills and experience with large distributed systems, making it ideal for those passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI technology.

OpenAI offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $295K to $440K plus equity, reflecting the senior nature of the position. The company values diversity and maintains an inclusive work environment, considering candidates from all backgrounds. They're particularly interested in individuals who are thoughtful about AI's societal impacts and have experience creating high-performance implementations of deep learning algorithms.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of AI development while contributing to OpenAI's mission of ensuring general-purpose AI benefits all of humanity. The company provides equal opportunities and considers qualified applicants regardless of background, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of artificial intelligence.

Last updated 11 hours ago

Responsibilities For Research Engineer

  • Building AI systems that can perform previously impossible tasks
  • Designing, implementing, and improving massive-scale distributed machine learning systems
  • Writing bug-free machine learning code
  • Building the science behind the algorithms employed

Requirements For Research Engineer

  • Strong programming skills
  • Experience working in large distributed systems
  • Excited about OpenAI's approach to research

Benefits For Research Engineer

Equity
  • Equity

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