Economist

OpenAI
San Francisco
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 266,000 - 385,000 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 3-5 yearsEducation: phdSkills: ["Analytical thinking","Collaboration","Communication","Problem solving"]

Technical economist to join OpenAI’s Economic Research team, conducting empirical research on AI’s real-world economic impacts. Requires a PhD in economics or related field, 3–5 years experience, and strong skills in econometrics, SQL, and statistical programming (Python/R). Independent contributor role focusing on large-scale datasets, cross-functional collaboration, and policy-relevant outputs.

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Job Summary

Technical economist to join OpenAI’s Economic Research team, conducting empirical research on AI’s real-world economic impacts. Requires a PhD in economics or related field, 3–5 years experience, and strong skills in econometrics, SQL, and statistical programming (Python/R). Independent contributor role focusing on large-scale datasets, cross-functional collaboration, and policy-relevant outputs.
Location: San Francisco
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design and execute empirical research using large-scale observational or experimental data.
  • •Apply causal inference and/or structural modeling techniques to study AI-driven economic change.
  • •Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research questions into testable frameworks and actionable takeaways.
  • •Produce policy-relevant outputs, including academic papers, technical reports, and briefings.
  • •Contribute to the development of new measurement approaches for AI’s economic impact.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 266,000 - 385,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •A PhD in Economics or a related quantitative field, with 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
  • •Strong background in econometrics and applied microeconomics, with proficiency in SQL.
  • •Proficiency in statistical programming (Python and/or R).
  • •Experience designing and executing empirical research using large-scale observational or experimental data.
  • •Familiarity with causal inference, machine learning methods, or structural modeling; ability to work with platform, labor market, or firm-level data.
Experience:3-5 yearsAIEconomicsLabor economicsMacroeconomics
Education:PhD / Doctorate
Skills:Analytical thinkingCollaborationCommunicationProblem solving
Languages:English
Tech Stack:SQLPythonRCausal inferenceStructural modeling

Company Brief

OpenAI
Develops and deploys advanced generative AI models (including ChatGPT and DALL·E) and AI infrastructure, providing APIs and consumer products to accelerate safe AGI for broad benefit.
Industry: AI & Machine Learning
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2015
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