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Research Program Manager - Adversarial Model Research

OpenAI · San Francisco

$239k - $328k/yrMid levelProductResearchHuman DataPosted 6 months ago
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ABOUT THE TEAM The Human Data team at OpenAI is responsible for identifying and mitigating risks in advanced AI systems by designing evaluations, surfacing vulnerabilities, and collaborating closely with researchers to strengthen model reliability and public trust. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Research Program Manager, you will lead initiatives that test the safety and robustness of OpenAI’s models through creative experimentation and structured evaluation. You’ll coordinate efforts across research and engineering teams to transform ambiguous risks into concrete research programs and influence future model development and deployment. We’re looking for people who are technically savvy, comfortable with ambiguity, and excited about shaping the future of safe AI. This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees. IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL: - Lead programs that explore unexpected model behaviors and identify failure modes. - Translate vague or emergent risk signals into clear priorities and actionable research plans. - Design and run creative evaluations, experiments, and red-teaming campaigns. - Collaborate with research, product, and deployment teams to integrate findings into model training and deployment cycles. - Develop repeatable systems for tracking model performance and understanding emerging behavior patterns. YOU MIGHT THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU: - Have strong experience in technical program management, with excellent organizational and communication skills. - Are familiar with large language models, prompt engineering, or model evaluation techniques. - Are comfortable managing fast-paced, high-uncertainty projects and shaping them from the ground up. - Are creative and resourceful in devising new methods for testing model behavior and performance. - Can effectively coordinate across technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive alignment and execution. About OpenAI Op

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About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core. OpenAI is dedicated to putting that alignment of interests first - ahead of profit. To achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. Our investment in diversity, equity, and inclusion is ongoing, executed through a wide range of initiatives, and championed and supported by leadership. At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology.

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