
About OpenAI
Empowering humanity through safe AI innovation
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA with 1,001+ employees
- $68.9 billion raised in funding from top investors
- Launched ChatGPT, gaining 1 million users in 5 days
- 20-week paid parental leave and unlimited PTO policy
OpenAI is a leading AI research and development platform headquartered in the Mission District of San Francisco, CA. With over 1,001 employees, OpenAI has raised $68.9 billion in funding and is known for its groundbreaking products like ChatGPT, which gained over 1 million users within just five day...
🎁 Benefits
OpenAI offers flexible work hours and encourages unlimited paid time off, promoting at least 4 weeks of vacation per year. Employees enjoy comprehensi...
🌟 Culture
OpenAI's culture is centered around its mission to ensure that AGI benefits all of humanity. The company values transparency and ethical consideration...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
OpenAI is hiring a Research Engineer / Research Scientist - Foundations Retrieval Lead to advance AI technology through innovative embedding models and retrieval systems. You'll work with Python, TensorFlow, and PyTorch in San Francisco with a hybrid work model.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in AI research and engineering, with a focus on embedding models and retrieval systems. Your experience includes managing teams and driving innovation in machine learning techniques, particularly in grounding and relevance. You are proficient in Python and have hands-on experience with frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch, enabling you to design and implement complex systems effectively.
You possess excellent leadership skills, having successfully led research teams in developing foundational technologies that enhance model performance. Your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams ensures that you can integrate embeddings into various AI products seamlessly. You are also familiar with SQL for data management and analysis, which supports your research efforts.
Desirable
Experience with scalable vector store architectures and dynamic indexing methods would be a plus. Familiarity with scientific publication processes and a passion for advancing AI technology are also highly valued.
What you'll do
In this role, you will lead research initiatives focused on embedding models and retrieval systems optimized for adaptive reasoning. You will manage a team of talented researchers and engineers, guiding them in building end-to-end infrastructure for training and evaluating embeddings. Your work will directly impact OpenAI's products and internal research efforts, providing opportunities for scientific publication.
You will drive innovation in representation techniques, including dense, sparse, and hybrid methods, while collaborating closely with other teams to ensure the successful integration of your research into practical applications. Your responsibilities will also include mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and technical excellence.
What we offer
OpenAI offers a hybrid work model, allowing you to work three days in the office per week while providing relocation assistance for new employees. You will be part of a mission-driven organization that believes in the potential of AI to solve global challenges. The culture at OpenAI emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to ethical AI development, making it an exciting place to grow your career.
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