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Applied AI Engineer at OpenAI

Department: OpenAI for Gov

Compensation

$211,000 – $302,000/yr

Setup
Hybrid
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Level
senior
Posted

Description

OpenAI is hiring an Applied AI Engineer to work with government and national security customers on secure, production-grade AI applications for cyber missions. The role involves technical discovery, building and evaluating AI-powered tools and agentic workflows, designing architectures with OpenAI models and APIs, and translating customer deployments into product and research feedback. It requires frequent on-site engagement at customer and partner facilities in the DMV area, including classified environments, and demands an active TS/SCI clearance, a current full-scope polygraph, and at least seven years of cybersecurity or security-focused software engineering experience.

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