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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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First seen Oct 22, 2026 · Last verified Nov 4, 2026 (UTC)