Data Scientist, Safety Systems
OpenAISan Francisco, California, United States • Seattle, Washington, United States
Posted October 20, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company focused on ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits humanity. The company prioritizes safety and human needs in its development process, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion to align with its mission of solving global challenges through AI. OpenAI's unique approach sets it apart by placing ethical considerations and societal impact at the forefront of its operations.
Job Description
The Safety Systems team at OpenAI is dedicated to ensuring the safety, robustness, and reliability of their AI models. They are seeking a Data Scientist to establish a data-driven approach for understanding, evaluating, and monitoring the safety of production systems, collaborating with partners to define metrics and dashboards. This role involves statistical analysis, data modeling, and contributing to the Safety Systems team's goals.
Requirements
- 5+ years experience in a quantitative role
- Proven leadership skills
- Expertise in defining and implementing metrics
- Excellent communication skills
- Strategic insights
- Experience in trust and safety or related fields (preferred)
