OpenAI · 2 days ago
Product Policy - Data Scientist
San Francisco
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$325K/yr - $405K/yr
7+ years expOpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. As a Product Policy - Data Scientist, you will design and lead high-impact research that shapes OpenAI’s product strategy and user experience, working closely with cross-functional teams to generate insights that influence product decisions.
Agentic AIArtificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSaaS
Responsibilities
Partner with product managers, designers, and engineers to identify and prioritize research opportunities that improve product decisions and user experience
Design and execute high-quality qualitative and quantitative research across all stages of product development, including foundational research, concept testing, prototyping, and usability testing
Lead end-to-end research projects, from scoping and study design through recruitment, fieldwork, analysis, and reporting
Translate complex research findings into clear, compelling insights that inform product strategy and design direction
Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders
Balance rigor and speed by adapting methods to timelines while maintaining high standards for data quality and validity
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in user experience research, market research, or a related field
Deep expertise in mixed-methods research, with strong qualitative skills and the ability to conduct and analyze quantitative studies at scale
Proven experience leading research that has shaped product or design decisions
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence across disciplines and levels
Experience working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Preferred
Experience with advanced quantitative methods (e.g., MaxDiff, conjoint, segmentation)
Experience working with executive audiences or large enterprise clients
Company
OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company that develops advanced AI models, including ChatGPT. It is a sub-organization of OpenAI Foundation.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$79BKey Investors
The Walt Disney CompanySoftBankThrive Capital
2025-12-11Corporate Round· $1B
2025-10-02Secondary Market· $6.6B
2025-03-31Series Unknown· $40B
Leadership Team
Sam Altman
CEO & Co-Founder
Greg Brockman
President, Chairman, & Co-Founder
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