Researcher, Alignment Interpretability

OpenAI is seeking a researcher passionate about understanding deep networks, with a strong background in engineering, quantitative reasoning, and the research process.

You will develop and carry out a research plan in mechanistic interpretability, in close collaboration with a highly motivated team.

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

• Are excited about OpenAI’s mission of ensuring AGI benefits all of humanity, and are aligned with OpenAI’s charter.
• Show enthusiasm for long-term AI safety & alignment, and have thought deeply about technical paths to safe AGI.
• Bring experience in the field of AI safety & alignment, mechanistic interpretability, or spiritually related disciplines.
• Hold a Ph.D. or have research experience in computer science, machine learning, or a related field.
• Thrive in environments involving large-scale AI systems, and are excited to make use of OpenAI’s unique resources in this area.
• Possess 2+ years of research engineering experience and proficiency in Python or similar languages.
• Are deeply curious.

Compensation:

• $295K – $500K • Offers Equity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
• Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
• Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
• 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
• Mental health and wellness support
• Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
• Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
• Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
• Relocation support for eligible employees
• Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.