OpenAI· B2B Applications· San Francisco
Research Engineer / Machine Learning Engineer - Applied Voice
Comp$295K – $445K
Classified Tasks (18)
Automate 0%Augment 72%Human-Only 28%
Augment (13)
AI assists, human decides
Design and build state-of-the-art speech models (speech-to-speech, transcribing, text-to-speech)
technical
Design and build advanced machine learning models that solve real-world problems
technical
Translate OpenAI research from concept to implementation
technical
Create AI-driven applications based on research and production requirements
technical
Analyze and understand complex business challenges to inform model and product design
analytical
Deliver AI-powered solutions tailored to customer and business needs
operational
Implement scalable data pipelines for model training and serving
technical
Optimize models for performance, accuracy, and efficiency
technical
Ensure models are production-ready by preparing deployments and meeting production standards
operational
Contribute to projects that require cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches
creative
Monitor developments in machine learning and integrate new techniques into projects
analytical
Participate in code reviews to maintain and improve code quality
technical
Monitor and maintain deployed models to ensure they continue delivering value
operational
Human-Only (5)
Requires human judgment
Conduct research on speech models and develop novel approaches
analytical
Collaborate with software engineers, product managers, and forward-deployed engineers on project development
communication
Address customer concerns by iterating on model behavior and product features
communication
Share knowledge and mentor teammates to uphold engineering best practices
leadership
Lead by example to maintain high-quality engineering practices
leadership
Job description
Research Engineer / Machine Learning Engineer - Applied Voice | OpenAI Careers ## Research Engineer / Machine Learning Engineer - Applied Voice B2B Applications - San Francisco Apply now(opens in a new window) **About the Team** OpenAI is at the forefront of artificial intelligence, driving innovation and shaping the future with cutting-edge research. Our mission is to ensure that AI's benefits reach everyone. We are looking for visionary Research Engineers to join our Applied Voice Team, where you'll conduct groundbreaking research on speech models and transform it into real-world applications that can change industries, enhance human creativity, and solve complex problems. **About the Role** As a Research Engineer in OpenAI's Applied Voice Team, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in AI. You'll design and build state-of-the-art speech models (speech-to-speech, transcribing, text to speech, etc.) and help turn research breakthroughs into tangible into tangible OpenAI speech products. If you're excited about making AI technology accessible and impactful, this role is your chance to make a significant mark. Some of our recent work: **In this role, you will:** * Innovate and Build: Design and build advanced machine learning models that solve real-world problems. Bring OpenAI's research from concept to implementation, creating AI-driven applications with a direct impact. * Collaborate with the Best: Work closely with software engineers, product managers and forward deployed engineers to understand complex business challenges, address customer concerns and deliver AI-powered solutions. Be part of a dynamic team where ideas flow freely and creativity thrives. * Optimize and Scale: Implement scalable data pipelines, optimize models for performance and accuracy, and ensure they are production-ready. Contribute to projects that require cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches. * Learn and Lead: Stay ahead of the curve by engaging with the latest developments in machine learning and AI. Take part in code reviews, share knowledge, and lead by example to maintain high-quality engineering practices. * Make a Difference: Monitor and maintain deployed models to ensure they continue delivering value. Your work will directly influence how AI benefits individuals, businesses, and society at large. **You might thrive in this role if you:** * Master's/ PhD degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field. * 2+ years of professional engineering experience (excluding internships) in relevant roles at tech and product-driven companies. * Demonstrated experience in deep learning and transformers models * Proficiency in frameworks like PyTorch or Tensorflow * Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles. * Are familiar with methods of training and fine-tuning large language models, such as distillation, supervised fine-tuning, and policy optimization * Experience with speech models is a plus. * Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to challenges. * Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. * Ability to move fast in an environment where things are sometimes loosely defined and may have competing priorities or deadlines * Enjoy owning the problems end-to-end, and are willing to pick up whatever knowledge you're missing to get the job done. **About OpenAI** OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spect