Researcher, Alignment Interpretability
Openai · San Francisco
- Level
- Not stated
- Type
- full-time
- Mode
- On-site / hybrid
- Posted
- 2026-09-01
- Compensation
- $295K – $500K • Offers Equity
- Team
- Research, Alignment
Role description
About the Team The Interpretability team studies internal representations of deep learning models. We are interested in using representations to understand model behavior, and in engineering models to have more understandable representations. We are particularly interested in applying our understanding to ensure the alignment of powerful AI systems. Our working style is collaborative and curiosity-driven. About the Role OpenAI is seeking a researcher passionate about understanding deep networks, with a strong background in engineering, quantitative reasoning, and the research process.…
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