Software Engineer, Human Data

OpenAI's Human Data Team is at the forefront of creating custom data solutions that drive groundbreaking AI research. This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly within OpenAI's research organization, contributing to flagship products like ChatGPT, GPT-4o, and Sora. As a Software Engineer on the Human Data Team, you'll be responsible for building and optimizing data pipelines, developing scalable tools for data collection, and collaborating with researchers to enhance model training and evaluation.

The position requires 3 days per week in the San Francisco office and offers a competitive compensation package of $255K-$405K plus equity. You'll work closely with AI trainers to gather specialized data across various modalities including video, audio, text, and tool actions. The team's mission involves developing scalable methods and platforms to generate and evaluate high-quality data from both synthetic sources and human experts in fields ranging from mathematics and sciences to creative writing and safety.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of industry experience in software development, strong technical skills, and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. You'll be joining a company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity, with a strong focus on safety and human needs at its core.

This role offers the opportunity to directly impact OpenAI's end products and influence the frontier of model research. You'll be working in a dynamic environment that values innovation, collaboration, and the responsible development of AI technology. The position combines technical challenges with the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking AI advancement while ensuring it remains aligned with human values and safety standards.