# Researcher, Safety Training, National Security at OpenAI

- Company: OpenAI
- What the company does: Backed by Greylock, Insight and Khosla.
- Company website: https://openai.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $380K to $500K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-12
- Apply by: 2026-10-27
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/openai/b60d3040-38e4-4abe-8af8-881286b10d50
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/openai-researcher-safety-training-national-security/

## About the role

We’re seeking a researcher to train and evaluate models for U.S. government use, with a focus on national security applications. You’ll advance safety post-training and robustness, helping models follow nuanced policies while preserving their usefulness and capabilities. Research and implement methods for safety training, reinforcement learning, and adversarial robustness.

## What they're looking for

- Active TS/SCI clearance or equivalent

Tags: Safety Systems