
Research Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer – B2B Applications
OpenAI
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $295,000 - $445,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Innovate and Build: Design and build advanced machine learning models that solve real-world problems. Bring OpenAI's research from concept to implementation, creating AI-driven applications with a direct impact.
- Collaborate with the Best: Work closely with software engineers, product managers and forward deployed engineers to understand complex business challenges, address customer concerns and deliver AI-powered solutions. Be part of a dynamic team where ideas flow freely and creativity thrives.
- Optimize and Scale: Implement scalable data pipelines, optimize models for performance and accuracy, and ensure they are production-ready. Contribute to projects that require cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches.
- Learn and Lead: Stay ahead of the curve by engaging with the latest developments in machine learning and AI. Take part in code reviews, share knowledge, and lead by example to maintain high-quality engineering practices.
- Make a Difference: Monitor and maintain deployed models to ensure they continue delivering value. Your work will directly influence how AI benefits individuals, businesses, and society at large.
Requirements
- Master's/ PhD degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field.
- 2+ years of professional engineering experience (excluding internships) in relevant roles at tech and product-driven companies.
- Demonstrated experience in deep learning and transformers models
- Proficiency in frameworks like PyTorch or Tensorflow
- Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
- Are familiar with methods of training and fine-tuning large language models, such as distillation, supervised fine-tuning, and policy optimization
- Experience with speech models is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to challenges.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to move fast in an environment where things are sometimes loosely defined and may have competing priorities or deadlines
- Enjoy owning the problems end-to-end, and are willing to pick up whatever knowledge you're missing to get the job done.
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 (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
- Mental health and wellness support
- Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
- Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
- 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, may also be provided.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
machine learningdeep learningtransformers modelsPyTorchTensorFlowdata structuresalgorithmssoftware engineering principlestraining large language modelsfine-tuning
Soft Skills
problem-solvinganalytical skillscollaborationproactive approachadaptabilityownershipcreativitycommunicationleadershipteamwork
Certifications
Master's degreePhD