Researcher, Alignment Interpretability is open at OpenAI in San Francisco. The posting gives a salary of $295K - $500K. Posted on Sep 1, 2026, and still on OpenAI’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
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. You will develop and carry out a research plan in mechanistic interpretability, in close collaboration with a highly motivated team. You will play a critical role in helping OpenAI ensure future models remain safe even as they grow in capability. This…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on OpenAI’s careers page.
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