Research Program Manager – Adversarial Model Research

Details

The Human Data team at OpenAI identifies and mitigates risks in advanced AI systems by designing evaluations, surfacing vulnerabilities, and collaborating with researchers to strengthen model reliability and public trust.

As a Research Program Manager, you will lead initiatives that test the safety and robustness of OpenAI's models through creative experimentation and structured evaluation. You will coordinate efforts across research and engineering teams to transform ambiguous risks into concrete research programs and influence future model development and deployment. This role is based in San Francisco, California, and follows a hybrid work model with three days in the office per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs that explore unexpected model behaviors and identify failure modes.
• Translate vague or emergent risk signals into clear priorities and actionable research plans.
• Design and run creative evaluations, experiments, and red-teaming campaigns.
• Collaborate with research, product, and deployment teams to integrate findings into model training and deployment cycles.
• Develop repeatable systems for tracking model performance and understanding emerging behavior patterns.

Requirements

• Strong experience in technical program management, with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with large language models, prompt engineering, or model evaluation techniques.
• Comfort managing fast-paced, high-uncertainty projects and shaping them from the ground up.
• Creativity and resourcefulness in devising new methods for testing model behavior and performance.
• Ability to coordinate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive alignment and execution.

Benefits

• Base salary of $239,000–$328,000 per year, plus equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for health, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid parental, medical, and caregiver leave.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and paid sick or safe time as required by applicable law.
• 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 may include charitable donation matching and wellness stipends.