OpenAI
Machine Learning Data Scientist - Consumer Forecasting
$347K–$445K
San Francisco · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years in applied data science, with deep hands-on exposure to forecasting, predictive modeling, or marketplace systems.
- Education
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Operations Research).
About the job
Leads forecasting initiatives and builds production-ready systems to predict business metrics that inform OpenAI’s planning and strategic decisions.
What you'll do
- Build and operate forecasting models and systems across product, finance, infrastructure, and go-to-market domains.
- Own the modeling lifecycle, from scoping and development through deployment, monitoring, and explainability.
- Translate forecasts into business recommendations and integrate them into planning and decision-making.
What they ask for
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a quantitative field.
- Expertise in time-series forecasting and model trade-offs across performance, explainability, and scalability.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and tools such as scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow, and forecasting libraries.
- Experience monitoring, debugging, and maintaining models in production.
Nice to have
- Experience building or scaling forecasting platforms in a high-growth company.
- Familiarity with causal inference or Bayesian forecasting; experience building agentic decision support systems.
Pay
$347K – $445K (base salary)
Tools
Python, SQL, scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow, TimeGPT
AI focus
Research and evaluate forecasting techniques including large language model extensions and hybrid approaches; build forecasting systems to inform strategic decisions.
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