Program Manager, Policy Research

Key Skills

Apache Hadoop, C Programming, C++, Data science techniques, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, MapReduce, Python Programming, PyTorch, R Programming, Scala Programming, SQL, TensorFlow

Job Description

OpenAI’s mission is to develop safe artificial general intelligence (AGI) that benefits all of humanity. While we are a US-based organization, this mission transcends borders. Our ability to deeply understand the consequences of our technology is key to achieving this mission.

We are a small team with big ambitions, so working with external researchers and policymakers widens our reach and capacity. As a Program Manager on the Policy Research team at OpenAI, you’ll coordinate ongoing research streams and manage research-relevant external engagement. In particular, you’ll manage our API academic access program, which provides external academic researchers low/no-cost access to OpenAI models via the API.

This role will give you wide visibility to a number of aspects of the AI policy research ecosystem. We are excited to meet candidates with experience in academia, government, non-profit, or industry. Ideal candidates will have a track record of leading and project-managing research projects or programs that involve relationship management/ management of external stakeholders.

Representative responsibilities:

• Own and expand our academic access program, adding and supporting external academic researchers and coordinating relevant interests from across OpenAI.
• Manage programs such as research-relevant external engagement.
• Lead coordination of various projects on the Policy Research team, including expert workshops, collaborative research projects, and publication timelines.

We're looking for a blend of:

• 3-5 years of experience managing programs and coordinating projects in government, academia, the non-profit sector, or industry.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Understanding of and familiarity with recent development in AI a plus.

About OpenAI

We’re building safe Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and ensuring it leads to a good outcome for humans. We believe that unreasonably great results are best delivered by a highly creative group working in concert. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations via accommodation@openai.com.

Benefits

- Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family

- Unlimited time off (we encourage 4+ weeks per year)

- Parental leave

- Flexible work hours

- Lunch and dinner each day

- 401(k) plan with matching