Tech Stack
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.
AI
Algorithms @ 3
Deep Learning @ 3
Distributed Systems @ 3
Machine Learning
- 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
By applying to this role, you will be considered for Research Engineer roles across all teams at OpenAI.
About the Role
As a Research Engineer, you will be responsible for building AI systems that can perform previously impossible tasks or achieve unprecedented levels of performance. The role requires solid engineering skills, including designing, implementing, and improving massive-scale distributed machine learning systems, writing bug-free machine learning code, and building the science behind the algorithms employed.
The most outstanding deep learning results are increasingly attained at a massive scale. These results require engineers who are comfortable working in large distributed systems. Engineering is expected to play a key role in most major advances in AI.
Requirements
- Strong programming skills.
- Experience working in large distributed systems.
- Excitement about OpenAI's approach to research.
Nice to Have
- Interest in and thoughtful consideration of the impacts of AI technology.
- Experience creating high-performance implementations of deep learning algorithms.
About OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. The company pushes the boundaries of AI system capabilities and seeks to safely deploy them through its products.
OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Background checks for applicants will be administered in accordance with applicable law.
Compensation and Benefits
The base pay range is $250,000–$445,000 per year. Total compensation also includes generous equity, performance-related bonuses for eligible employees, and benefits including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings Accounts and pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid parental, medical, and caregiver leave.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Mental health and wellness support.
- Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage.
- Annual learning and development stipend.
- Daily office meals and eligible meal delivery credits.
- Relocation support for eligible employees.
- Additional benefits such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends may also be provided.