About the job
About the Team
The Foundations Technical Program Management (TPM) team plays a pivotal role in enhancing the intelligence of our AI models by curating and managing vast training datasets. Our extensive collections encompass trillions of tokens across diverse modalities and languages, directly influencing how our models learn and develop new capabilities used by millions around the globe.
About the Role
As a Technical Program Manager for Foundations, you will collaborate closely with researchers to identify and acquire essential datasets that propel us towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). You will spearhead the development of our data platform, enabling both human researchers and AI agents to efficiently search, filter, and curate extensive datasets for training purposes.
We are seeking individuals driven by the ambition to advance AI through superior data management and to innovate the next generation of tools for handling internet-scale pipelines and training datasets.
This position is based in San Francisco, CA, and operates under a hybrid work model requiring three days in-office each week, with relocation assistance available for new hires.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead comprehensive programs to acquire and deliver impactful data and training environments, collaborating effectively with our research, crawling, partnership, and human data teams.
Oversee the end-to-end creation of critical training datasets necessary for significant model training phases.
Manage the data platform roadmap and guide the development of innovative features that enhance research productivity.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Proven track record in leading large-scale technical programs with significant impact.
Strong understanding of infrastructure, data, or AI/ML, with a passion for collaborating directly with researchers and engineers.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex problems clearly and facilitate decision-making amidst uncertainty.
About OpenAI
OpenAI is at the forefront of AI research and deployment, committed to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence serves all of humanity. We strive to expand the capabilities of AI systems while maintaining a focus on safety and ethical considerations in their deployment.

