Researcher, Interpretability

Details

The Interpretability team studies internal representations of deep learning models to understand model behavior and engineer models with more understandable representations. The team applies this work to help ensure the safety of powerful AI systems and works collaboratively in a curiosity-driven environment.

The role involves developing and carrying out a research plan in mechanistic interpretability, collaborating with a highly motivated team, and contributing to the safety of increasingly capable AI models.

Responsibilities

• Develop and publish research on techniques for understanding representations of deep networks.
• Engineer infrastructure for studying model internals at scale.
• Collaborate across teams on projects that OpenAI is uniquely suited to pursue.
• Guide research directions toward demonstrable usefulness and/or long-term scalability.

Requirements

• Enthusiasm for OpenAI’s mission and alignment with its charter.
• Enthusiasm for long-term AI safety and thoughtful consideration of technical paths to safe AGI.
• Experience in AI safety, mechanistic interpretability, or spiritually related disciplines.
• A Ph.D. or research experience in computer science, machine learning, or a related field.
• Experience working with large-scale AI systems.
• 2+ years of research engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages.
• Deep curiosity.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. The company develops AI systems 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 will be administered in accordance with applicable law.

Benefits

• Base salary of $295,000–$445,000, plus equity and performance-related bonuses for eligible employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts and commuter benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid parental, medical, and caregiver leave.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and office closures.
• 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 taxable fringe benefits, including charitable donation matching and wellness stipends.