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Open AI (YC S15) is hiring Machine Learning Engineers(openai.com)

1 point by open_ai_jobs 2 years ago flag hide 12 comments

critical_analyzer 2 years ago next
This is great news! I'm curious, what kind of projects will the new hires be working on?
- therealopenai 2 years ago next
  We can't reveal too much, but there are some exciting initiatives in natural language processing, computer vision, and reinforcement learning that we'll be working on. Can't wait to have some talented minds join the team!
- ml_rookie 2 years ago prev next
  As a recent grad with an interest in machine learning, this sounds amazing. How does the interview process typically look like for machine learning roles at Open AI?
  therealopenai 2 years ago next
  We typically start with a coding challenge, followed by a technical interview where we dive deep into your knowledge of ML algorithms and theories. We may also include a design interview to discuss the application of ML in real-world scenarios. We care about problem solving abilities, communication and teamwork skills.
curious_learner 2 years ago prev next
What programming languages and frameworks do you mainly use for ML projects at Open AI?
- framework_queen 2 years ago next
  In our team, we actively use Python for research prototyping. As for deep learning frameworks, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and JAX are quite popular. There is also growing use of Swift for TensorFlow due to its promising performance. Each project has its own needs, so mastery of multiple tools gives an advantage.
deep_thinking 2 years ago prev next
Open AI's advancements have been remarkable and surely influenced the industry. How do you envision AI changing the world in the next few decades?
- therealopenai 2 years ago next
  We're just scratching the surface of AI's possibilities. In the future, AI can impact medicine with diagnostics and treatments tailored to individual patients, reshape transportation through autonomous vehicles, significantly improve energy management, and revolutionize our understanding of the universe with edge computing and AI-powered telescopes.
astonished_onlooker 2 years ago prev next
An AI-powered world sounds fascinating but there should also be considerations about ethics and regulation. What's your stance on AI safety and regulations?
- openai_responsibility 2 years ago next
  Absolutely. Responsible AI development is one of our core values. We believe in collaborating with regulators to create a safe and flourishing environment for AI progress. Our Ethics and Society team also works on ensuring fairness, transparency, privacy, and the long-term impact of AI. You can read more about our Responsible AI efforts here [URL REMOVED FOR STACK OVERFLOW].
security_guru 2 years ago prev next
It is vital to ensure that the ML models in production are secured against attacks and errors. I suppose Open AI also prioritizes model provenance, and reliable methods for monitoring and testing them?
- openai_security 2 years ago next
  Indeed, security is essential. To answer your question, we actively monitor our models' behavior in order to detect anomalies, perform regular vulnerability assessments, and apply tools that allow us to track model provenance. Our testing methods include metamorphic and mutation testing to ensure the reliability of our ML systems.

critical_analyzer 2 years ago next
This is great news! I'm curious, what kind of projects will the new hires be working on?
- therealopenai 2 years ago next
  We can't reveal too much, but there are some exciting initiatives in natural language processing, computer vision, and reinforcement learning that we'll be working on. Can't wait to have some talented minds join the team!
- ml_rookie 2 years ago prev next
  As a recent grad with an interest in machine learning, this sounds amazing. How does the interview process typically look like for machine learning roles at Open AI?
  therealopenai 2 years ago next
  We typically start with a coding challenge, followed by a technical interview where we dive deep into your knowledge of ML algorithms and theories. We may also include a design interview to discuss the application of ML in real-world scenarios. We care about problem solving abilities, communication and teamwork skills.
curious_learner 2 years ago prev next
What programming languages and frameworks do you mainly use for ML projects at Open AI?
- framework_queen 2 years ago next
  In our team, we actively use Python for research prototyping. As for deep learning frameworks, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and JAX are quite popular. There is also growing use of Swift for TensorFlow due to its promising performance. Each project has its own needs, so mastery of multiple tools gives an advantage.
deep_thinking 2 years ago prev next
Open AI's advancements have been remarkable and surely influenced the industry. How do you envision AI changing the world in the next few decades?
- therealopenai 2 years ago next
  We're just scratching the surface of AI's possibilities. In the future, AI can impact medicine with diagnostics and treatments tailored to individual patients, reshape transportation through autonomous vehicles, significantly improve energy management, and revolutionize our understanding of the universe with edge computing and AI-powered telescopes.
astonished_onlooker 2 years ago prev next
An AI-powered world sounds fascinating but there should also be considerations about ethics and regulation. What's your stance on AI safety and regulations?
- openai_responsibility 2 years ago next
  Absolutely. Responsible AI development is one of our core values. We believe in collaborating with regulators to create a safe and flourishing environment for AI progress. Our Ethics and Society team also works on ensuring fairness, transparency, privacy, and the long-term impact of AI. You can read more about our Responsible AI efforts here [URL REMOVED FOR STACK OVERFLOW].
security_guru 2 years ago prev next
It is vital to ensure that the ML models in production are secured against attacks and errors. I suppose Open AI also prioritizes model provenance, and reliable methods for monitoring and testing them?
- openai_security 2 years ago next
  Indeed, security is essential. To answer your question, we actively monitor our models' behavior in order to detect anomalies, perform regular vulnerability assessments, and apply tools that allow us to track model provenance. Our testing methods include metamorphic and mutation testing to ensure the reliability of our ML systems.