Research Scientist, Frontier Models

# Research Scientist, Frontier Models

OpenAI##

Job Description We are seeking a Research Scientist to join our Frontier Models team  this role, you will be at the forefront of developing next-generation artificial intelligence systems, pushing the boundaries of scale, reasoning, and alignment.### Responsibilities
- Design, train, and evaluate large-scale neural network architectures.

- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve model safety, efficiency, and generalization capabilities.

- Conduct foundational and applied research to solve complex scaling bottlenecks.

- Publish findings internally and externally to contribute to the broader scientific community.### Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent practical experience in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Statistics, or related technical fields.

- Proven track record of published research in top-tier AI/ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR).

- Extensive programming experience in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.

- Deep understanding of transformer architectures, optimization algorithms, and distributed training paradigms.### Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity packages.

- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% premium coverage.

- Flexible working hours and generous paid time off.

- Catered daily lunches and state-of-the-art office facilities.## Skills & Tagspythonpytorchllmtransformersresearch## Job Details Full-time

San Francisco, CA $300k – $500k USDPosted August 10, 2026

Expires October 9, 2026