Technical Program Manager – Adversarial Model Research

OpenAI

📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Full time Computer Occupations Posted March 01, 2026

Job Description

About the Team

The Human Data team at OpenAI is responsible for identifying and mitigating risks in advanced AI systems by designing evaluations, surfacing vulnerabilities, and collaborating closely with researchers to strengthen model reliability and public trust.

About the Role

As a Technical Program Manager, you will lead initiatives that test the safety and robustness of OpenAI’s models through creative experimentation and structured evaluation. You’ll coordinate efforts across research and engineering teams to transform ambiguous risks into concrete research programs and influence future model development and deployment.

We’re looking for people who are technically savvy, comfortable with ambiguity, and excited about shaping the future of safe AI.

This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.

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