Researcher, Health AI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer.

Introduction

OpenAI's Safety Systems team is dedicated to ensuring the safety, robustness, and reliability of AI models for real-world deployment. The Health AI team, aligned with OpenAI's charter, focuses on providing universal access to high-quality medical information by developing trustworthy AI models that assist medical professionals and improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement practical and scalable methods to enhance the safety and reliability of AI models, including techniques like RLHF, automated red teaming, and scalable oversight.
• Evaluate developed methods using health-related data to ensure models provide accurate, reliable, and trustworthy information.
• Develop reusable libraries for applying general alignment techniques to AI models.
• Proactively assess the safety of models and systems, identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to integrate safety improvements into core model training and deploy them in OpenAI's products.

Requirements

• Passion for OpenAI’s mission of ensuring AGI is universally beneficial and alignment with OpenAI’s charter.
• Strong interest in AI safety and improving global health outcomes.
• 4+ years of experience in deep learning research and Large Language Models (LLMs), with a focus on practical alignment topics such as RLHF, automated red teaming, and scalable oversight.
• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in computer science, AI, machine learning, or a related field.
• Goal-oriented approach, willing to undertake necessary high-value tasks even if unglamorous.
• Experience in making practical model improvements for AI model deployment.
• Ability to take ownership of problems end-to-end and acquire new knowledge as needed.
• A team player who thrives in collaborative environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience in health-related AI research or deployments.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance for new employees (for San Francisco-based role).

About Company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company committed to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We aim to advance the capabilities of AI systems and deploy them safely through our products. OpenAI believes AI is a powerful tool that requires a core focus on safety and human needs, and achieving its mission necessitates incorporating and valuing diverse perspectives and experiences from across humanity. OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer.

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Compensation Range: $295,000 - $445,000