Used Tools & Technologies
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Required Skills & Competences
Tag name is followed by "@" symbol and proficiency level value.
About proficiency levels:
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Hiring @ 3
Communication @ 3
Jira @ 3
API @ 3
Project Management @ 3
LLM @ 3
Codex @ 3
AI @ 3
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Details
About the Team
OpenAI's Research Team is at the forefront of AI research, pushing the limits of what AI can achieve. The team is dedicated to developing advanced AI systems that are powerful, safe, and beneficial for everyone.
About the role
The Research IP Partnerships team is hiring a Partnership Operations team member to help execute and improve the operational workflows behind external research partnerships. In this role you will work on high-priority, ambiguous problems at the intersection of research, partnership, and applied engineering. You will manage complex processes, track key deliverables, support partner-facing requests, and improve how the team operates at scale. This role is well suited for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, action-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements.
This role is based in San Francisco, CA. The team uses a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offers relocation assistance to new employees.
Responsibilities
- Support the execution of critical partner-facing operational workflows.
- Build and improve processes, tools, and automations that increase team efficiency and reduce operational friction.
- Manage day-to-day execution against partner commitments with strong attention to detail.
- Deep dive into the critical drivers of operations and identify opportunities for optimization and innovation.
- Manage critical inquiries from both technical and non-technical partners.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Experience in strategy & operations, program management, consulting, investment banking, or a similar execution-focused role.
- Engineering background or strong technical fluency; comfortable working closely with research and engineering teams.
- Strong ability to build cross-functional relationships and empathy for the many roles involved in deploying research.
- Excellent written, presentation, and visual communication skills.
- Engagement and curiosity about the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Specific technologies / skills that will be helpful
- Experience with vibe coding tools, agentic models, or OpenAI LLM APIs (e.g., Codex).
- Project management tools (e.g., Jira).
About OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. The company emphasizes safety and diverse perspectives. OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer and provides background checks and reasonable accommodations for applicants.
Benefits & Other Compensation Notes
- Listed base pay range: $162K – $240K; offers equity. Base pay may vary based on market location, knowledge, skills, and experience. Total compensation may include equity and performance-related bonuses.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA contributions; pre-tax FSAs; 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid parental leave, paid medical and caregiver leave, flexible PTO, paid holidays.
- Mental health and wellness support, employer-paid basic life and disability coverage.
- Annual learning & development stipend; daily meals in offices and meal delivery credits as eligible.
- Relocation support for eligible employees.