Research Engineer

The role

This role involves engineering AI systems capable of performing novel tasks at massive scale. The position sits across multiple research teams at OpenAI, requiring strong systems engineering combined with deep learning expertise. Engineers are expected to drive major AI advances through high-performance implementations in distributed environments.

What you would do

• Design and implement large-scale distributed machine learning systems
• Write reliable, production-quality deep learning code
• Develop algorithmic innovations and improve existing approaches
• Work collaboratively across research teams on breakthrough AI capabilities

What they asked for

• Strong programming and software engineering fundamentals
• Hands-on experience building and scaling distributed systems
• Enthusiasm for OpenAI's research methodology and mission

Nice to have

• Demonstrated thoughtfulness about AI technology impacts and safety
• Track record optimizing deep learning algorithm implementations for performance