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Researcher, Synthetic RL

OpenAI· Research
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San Francisco$295k - $445kFull-timePosted 9mo ago

About the role

Research Scientist on the Synthetic RL team developing reinforcement learning techniques using synthetic environments and feedback to train and evaluate frontier AI models.

Responsibilities

  • Research and develop reinforcement learning algorithms
  • Design and run experiments to study training dynamics and model behavior at scale
  • Collaborate with engineers and researchers to integrate successful approaches into model training pipelines

Qualifications

  • Have a strong background in reinforcement learning, machine learning research, or related fields
  • Have strong engineering and statistical analysis skills
  • Enjoy exploring new problem spaces where data, objectives, and evaluation are imperfect or evolving
  • Are motivated by seeing research ideas influence real-world AI systems

Skills

Required:Reinforcement learningMachine learning researchEngineering skills

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 (parking and transit)
  • 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 multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year 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 our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends
Last updated Jul 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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