Biosafety Red Teaming Specialist

About the Role

As a key player in the development of AI that benefits humanity, the Biosafety Red Teaming Specialist will work to shape biology-relevant test plans, guide external and internal engagements, and ensure that testing is impactful. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, operational judgment, and program management experience, as well as an adversarial mindset and the ability to communicate complex technical and risk judgments to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The Intelligence and Investigations team is a dynamic and fast-paced environment, and the successful candidate will be comfortable working in a constantly evolving landscape. With a focus on collaboration and communication, the team is committed to developing AI that benefits humanity, and the Biosafety Red Teaming Specialist will play a critical role in achieving this goal.

What You Will Do

• Lead bio red teaming work from a domain perspective, including shaping evaluation questions, scenarios, and success criteria for biology-relevant misuse pathways
• Review and pressure-test bio red teaming outputs, assess report quality, and help translate findings into concise risk calls and recommended next steps
• Identify new red teaming engagements or external expert collaborations that would improve Openai's visibility into biological and overall CBRN misuse risks
• Bring an adversarial mindset to assess how malicious actors could attempt to misuse model capabilities across planning, protocol design, procurement, troubleshooting, and operationalization
• Directly manage Bio Bounty program strategy and maturity, including challenge-question lifecycle, expert researcher pipeline, submission review standards, and program health
• Partner with operations owners on program execution while providing subject-matter review where biological expertise is required
• Review Bio Bounty applications and invite known experts when appropriate to strengthen the researcher pool
• Lead final biological-risk review on eligible submissions before awards, including severity, impact, novelty, and mitigation
• Lead cross-functional efforts with Preparedness, Safety Systems, Policy, Legal, and other teams to turn high-quality findings into concrete follow-up work
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including concise briefings for leadership when needed

What We Are Looking For

• A technical or scientific background with at least 8 years of technical CBRN experience
• Deep subject-matter expertise in biosafety, biosecurity, biodefense, synthetic biology, microbiology, public health security, or adjacent CBRN domains
• Experience with bio red teaming, threat modeling, misuse analysis, adversarial testing, intelligence analysis, or professional casework involving malicious actors or weaponization pathways
• Strong operations and/or program management experience
• Ability to prioritize ambiguous findings based on severity, feasibility, novelty, exposure, and potential real-world impact
• Excellent judgment when handling sensitive biological information and ability to separate legitimate research from content that may enable harm
• Ability to communicate complex technical and risk judgments in clear, grounded language for product, policy, safety, legal, and leadership audiences
• Comfort working cross-functionally in fast-changing environments where the right answer may require both technical depth and pragmatic execution

Nice to Have

• Experience with Excel and other data analysis tools
• Familiarity with AI systems and their potential applications and risks
• Knowledge of current developments and advancements in the field of biosafety and biosecurity
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge AI company and contribute to the development of AI that benefits humanity
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experienced professionals
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Professional development opportunities and support for ongoing education and training
• Access to the latest tools and technologies in the field of biosafety and biosecurity
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance and contributions to the team

• Highlight your experience with bio red teaming, threat modeling, and adversarial testing in your application and be prepared to provide specific examples of your work in these areas.
• Emphasize your ability to communicate complex technical and risk judgments to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and be prepared to provide examples of your experience in this area.
• Showcase your subject-matter expertise in biosafety, biosecurity, biodefense, synthetic biology, microbiology, public health security, or adjacent CBRN domains, and be prepared to discuss current developments and advancements in the field.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with program management and operations, and how you have applied these skills in previous roles.
• Research Openai's mission and values, and be prepared to discuss how your own goals and values align with those of the company.
• Prepare to discuss your experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and how you handle ambiguity and uncertainty in your work.