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Hands-On LLM Alignment Oversight Researcher

$250k

OpenAI

OpenAI is looking for a Researcher in San Francisco to join the Alignment team focused on improving oversight systems for AI models. This hybrid role combines long-term research with practical implementations over 3-6 month timelines. Responsibilities include designing experiments, deploying action monitoring systems, and analyzing deployment data. Ideal candidates have experience with large ML models and enjoy fast-paced collaborative environments. Compensation ranges from $250K to $445K. #J-18808-Ljbffr OpenAI

Vacancy posted 16 hours ago
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