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Researcher, Training

OpenAI· Research
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San Francisco$380k - $500kFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

OpenAI Research position focused on architecture development for flagship language models, combining deep research with practical engineering to improve model intelligence, efficiency, and new capabilities. Hybrid in San Francisco with relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

  • Design, prototype and scale up new architectures to improve model intelligence
  • Execute and analyze experiments autonomously and collaboratively
  • Study, debug, and optimize both model performance and computational performance
  • Contribute to training and inference infrastructure

Qualifications

  • Experience landing contributions to major LLM training runs
  • Ability to evaluate and improve deep learning architectures in a self-directed fashion
  • Motivation to safely deploy LLMs in the real world
  • Strong understanding of state-of-the-art transformer modifications for efficiency

Skills

Required:LLM architecture evaluationModel inference understanding

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
  • Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays, and additional paid office closures for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Daily meals in offices, and meal delivery credits
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Additional taxable fringe benefits (e.g., charitable donation matching and wellness stipends)
Last updated Sep 10, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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