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Ai Research Engineer • Mid-Level
Skills & Technologies
Overview
OpenAI is hiring a Researcher in Interpretability to develop and publish research on understanding deep learning models. You'll work with Python and machine learning techniques in San Francisco. This role requires a strong background in AI safety and mechanistic interpretability.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in engineering and quantitative reasoning, with a passion for understanding deep learning models and their internal representations. Your experience in AI safety and mechanistic interpretability aligns with OpenAI's mission to ensure AGI benefits all of humanity. You thrive in collaborative environments and are excited about contributing to the safety of powerful AI systems.
You bring a deep understanding of the research process and are comfortable developing and executing research plans. Your enthusiasm for long-term AI safety drives you to explore technical paths that lead to safe AGI. You are curious and eager to engage with a highly motivated team to tackle complex challenges in AI interpretability.
What you'll do
In this role, you will develop and publish research focused on techniques for understanding the representations of deep networks. You will engineer infrastructure that allows for the study of model internals at scale, collaborating across teams to pursue projects that OpenAI is uniquely positioned to tackle. Your work will guide research directions toward demonstrable usefulness and long-term scalability, making a significant impact on the safety of future AI models.
You will engage with various stakeholders to ensure that the research aligns with OpenAI's mission and charter. Your contributions will help shape the future of technology and ensure that powerful AI systems remain safe as they grow in capability. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior researchers and contribute to a culture of curiosity and collaboration within the team.
What we offer
At OpenAI, you will be part of a team that is committed to ensuring that artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We provide a supportive environment where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact. You will have access to cutting-edge resources and the opportunity to work on projects that are at the forefront of AI research. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
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