Understand what the ads ask for and how to stand out.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
OpenAI has 96 open data scientist / machine learning jobs in 4 states, 12 of them posted in the last 7 days.
| Title ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Applied AI Engineer | 11 |
| Data Scientist | 11 |
| Applied AI Architect | 8 |
| Software Engineer | 7 |
| Manager | 6 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | 5 |
| Applied AI Delivery Lead | 4 |
| AI Deployment Manager | 4 |
| Research Engineer / Research Scientist | 4 |
| AI Support Engineer | 4 |
| Research Scientist / Research Engineer | 3 |
| Technical Program Manager | 3 |
Most of these ads do not state a level.
96 of 96 listings publish a range. The median range is $265,000 – $385,000 a year (the employer's own figures)
56 of 96 ads mention a remote or flexible location.
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| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | California | 83 | 86% |
| New York | New York | 6 | 6% |
| Washington | District of Columbia | 4 | 4% |
| Seattle | Washington | 2 | 2% |
We counted how often OpenAI's own 96 ads (those with a full description) state each requirement. This shows the filters the ads apply before anyone reads a resume. We have no data on why candidates are rejected after applying, and we do not guess.
Years of experience. 42 of 96 ads (44%) state a number of years. The median is 7 years; 90% ask for 5 or more and 12% for 10 or more.
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 'or equivalent experience' accepted | 16 | 17% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6 | 6% |
| PhD or doctorate | 3 | 3% |
| Master's degree | 2 | 2% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Background check or drug test | 96 | 100% |
| U.S. person / export-control (ITAR, EAR) rules | 6 | 6% |
| Security clearance mentioned | 5 | 5% |
| U.S. citizenship mentioned | 2 | 2% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| On-site or in-person work | 39 | 41% |
| Relocation mentioned | 37 | 39% |
| Travel mentioned | 8 | 8% |
| Nights, weekends, holidays or on-call | 5 | 5% |
| Requirement ⇅ | Ads that state it ⇅ | Share of ads ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| python | 50 | 52% |
| machine learning | 27 | 28% |
| javascript | 17 | 18% |
| sql | 15 | 16% |
| typescript | 6 | 6% |
| c++ | 4 | 4% |
| linux | 2 | 2% |
| aws | 2 | 2% |
| azure | 2 | 2% |
| excel | 1 | 1% |
| salesforce | 1 | 1% |
| kubernetes | 1 | 1% |
| jira | 1 | 1% |
First, cover the basics the ads ask for most (see the requirements above: python (52%), machine learning (28%), javascript (18%), sql (16%)). Then look at what separates higher-paid ads:
Among the 96 ads that publish a pay range, we compared the median pay of ads that name each item with ads that do not. This is a correlation in the ads, not a promise: an item can pay more because it comes with senior roles.
| Item named in the ad ⇅ | Ads naming it ⇅ | Ads not naming it ⇅ | Median pay midpoint with it ⇅ | Difference vs ads without it ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| machine learning | 27 | 69 | $396,000 | +$111,500 |
| sql | 15 | 81 | $396,000 | +$100,000 |
| python | 50 | 46 | $318,500 | -$29,000 |
| typescript | 6 | 90 | $264,500 | -$58,500 |
| javascript | 17 | 79 | $264,500 | -$74,500 |
| 'or equivalent experience' accepted | 16 | 80 | $244,500 | -$81,500 |
| Bachelor's degree | 6 | 90 | $220,000 | -$103,000 |
We describe only what the ads state. We do not know how recruiters rank candidates.
Where else the same role family is open, with the pay each posts:
| Employer ⇅ | Open data scientist / machine learning jobs ⇅ | Posted range (median, yearly) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| TikTok | 213 | not published |
| SpaceX | 161 | not published |
| JPMorgan Chase | 121 | not published |
| Apple | 95 | not published |
| Waymo | 87 | $213,000 – $263,000 |
| Anthropic | 77 | $290,000 – $380,000 |
| Capital One | 72 | not published |
| Deloitte | 57 | not published |
| Atlassian | 45 | not published |
| 41 | $177,185 – $339,078 | |
| 38 | $230,000 – $322,000 | |
| Databricks | 37 | $192,000 – $260,000 |
| Snowflake | 35 | $200,000 – $287,500 |
| Zoox | 34 | $230,000 – $305,000 |
| Salesforce | 28 | not published |
96 open today, 12 posted in the last 7 days.
Mostly in San Francisco, CA (83), New York, NY (6), Washington, DC (4).