Research Program Manager – Frontier Assurance

OpenAI

. Design and run third-party assessment programs for frontier models and safeguards, including independent evaluations, adversarial testing, and embedded auditing .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $239,000 - $328,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI evaluations and measurement, with a strong ability to build and manage research partnerships while effectively communicating complex technical findings to diverse audiences. Proven track record in leading transparency programs and coordinating cross-functional initiatives involving product, research, and policy teams.

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AI EvaluationsResearch PartnershipsTechnical PublicationsCross-Functional CoordinationFrontier AI Safety

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Hard Skills

Evaluation DesignMethodological InterpretationTechnical SynthesisProgram ManagementStakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

JudgmentCommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Adversarial TestingEmbedded AuditingPublic TransparencySafety Decision-MakingSocial Science Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and run third-party assessment programs for frontier models and safeguards, including independent evaluations, adversarial testing, and embedded auditing
Define assessment questions, scope, access, timelines, and deliverables with researchers and external partners
Build and manage strategic research partnerships with third-party evaluators, academic labs, and independent experts
Bring external findings to safety decision-makers and translate them into actionable recommendations for safeguards, deployment, product, and policy
Track follow-up actions and ensure partners understand how their input was considered
Partner with research, product, policy, and communications teams to explain evidence behind OpenAI’s safety approach
Translate complex technical results into accurate, accessible communication for expert and public audiences
Lead public transparency programs, including system cards, third-party assessment summaries, and significant-finding updates
Develop approaches for sharing methods, results, and limitations while protecting privacy, security, and sensitive information
Create channels for researchers and civil society to ask questions and provide feedback
Own program goals, milestones, dependencies, and risks across assessment and transparency work
Keep internal and external stakeholders informed and resolve execution obstacles

Requirements

What you’ll need

Understanding of AI evaluations and measurement, with ability to engage technical teams on evaluation design and results
Ability to interpret evaluation findings, including methodological limitations, uncertainty, and disagreement
Experience building research partnerships and managing external stakeholders, especially academic researchers and independent experts
Ability to synthesize technical and social science research into executive summaries and accessible public explanations
Experience delivering technical publications or public reports across multiple contributors
Experience exercising judgment about what to share, with whom, and when
Experience working cross-functionally across product, research, and engineering teams
Ability to coordinate complex programs with policy and communications partners
Understanding of and interest in frontier AI safety and policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents)
Paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays
Multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year
Paid sick or safe time
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend
Daily meals in offices and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Charitable donation matching and wellness stipends may also be provided