Product Policy - Data Scientist

OpenAI • San Francisco, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Product Policy - Data Scientist, you will design and lead high-impact research that shapes OpenAI’s product strategy and user experience. You’ll work across multiple product teams to generate insights that influence product decisions, inform design direction, and improve how people interact with AI.
You will own research from start to finish—partnering with stakeholders to define the right questions, choosing the best methods, executing studies, and turning findings into clear, actionable recommendations. This role requires someone who can balance rigor with speed, bring clarity to ambiguity, and confidently influence cross-functional partners at all levels.
This role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and requires being in the office three days per week to collaborate closely with cross-functional partners.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in user experience research, market research, or a related field
• Deep expertise in mixed-methods research, with strong qualitative skills and the ability to conduct and analyze quantitative studies at scale
• Proven experience leading research that has shaped product or design decisions
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence across disciplines and levels
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience with advanced quantitative methods (e.g., MaxDiff, conjoint, segmentation)
• Experience working with executive audiences or large enterprise clients

Responsibilities

• Partner with product managers, designers, and engineers to identify and prioritize research opportunities that improve product decisions and user experience
• Design and execute high-quality qualitative and quantitative research across all stages of product development, including foundational research, concept testing, prototyping, and usability testing
• Lead end-to-end research projects, from scoping and study design through recruitment, fieldwork, analysis, and reporting
• Translate complex research findings into clear, compelling insights that inform product strategy and design direction
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Balance rigor and speed by adapting methods to timelines while maintaining high standards for data quality and validity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees