Research Program Manager, Safety Systems

Openai·San Francisco·Remote·Posted 30 October 2026

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About the Team Safety Systems manages the complete lifecycle of safety efforts for OpenAI’s frontier models. We work across research, engineering, product, and policy to understand risks, develop and validate safeguards, and support responsible deployment. Our work spans safeguards research and deployment, safety assessments, launch readiness, and trusted-access programs for advanced capabilities. We address risks including biological and cyber misuse and misalignment, with programs that strengthen safety across models and products. About the Role We’re hiring Research Program Managers across AI Safeguards and Frontier Risks Safety. You’ll lead programs that develop and improve the safeguards used across our models and products, or assess and mitigate risks associated with frontier capabilities, launches, and trusted-access programs. You will partner with researchers, engineers, and other stakeholders to turn open safety questions into clear programs of work. You’ll shape technical roadmaps, coordinate execution, and use evidence to guide priorities and inform development and deployment decisions. We’re looking for people who combine strong technical judgment, experience…

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