Research Engineer, Human-Centered AI

OpenAI is seeking a Research Engineer specializing in Human-Centered AI to join their mission of ensuring AI systems are safe, trustworthy, and aligned with human values. This role combines advanced machine learning engineering with human-machine interaction research, focusing on developing mechanisms that help AI systems better understand and follow human intent. The position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI alignment challenges, designing and implementing solutions that scale with increasing AI capabilities.

The role involves working with OpenAI's research team to develop and evaluate new paradigms for human-AI interaction, create robust evaluation frameworks, and implement sophisticated training protocols. You'll be at the forefront of ensuring AI systems remain beneficial and controllable as they grow in complexity, working with large-scale models and contributing to OpenAI's mission of beneficial AGI development.

The ideal candidate brings strong ML engineering skills, research experience, and a deep understanding of human-machine interaction challenges. You'll work in a collaborative environment, tackling complex problems that require both technical expertise and innovative thinking. The position offers competitive compensation ($310K-$380K), comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape the future of AI technology.

This role is perfect for someone who combines technical excellence with a broader understanding of human factors in AI development, and who is passionate about ensuring AI systems remain aligned with human values as they become more capable. You'll be part of a team dedicated to solving one of the most important challenges in AI: creating systems that are not just powerful, but also safe and beneficial to humanity.