Salaries of 800,000 euros: do you want to work for ChatGPT?

In recent months, we have talked on numerous occasions about the fear that ChatGPT is not enough for us… But what if you could work for ChatGPT (specifically, for its developer, Open AI)? Maybe at first you don’t get any special excitement; However, perhaps a salary of 800,000 euros could encourage you to take the step. If you want to know what work is like for this technology company and what the characteristics of the jobs are, you should know that what they are looking for are profiles of highly qualified workers.

Because in the competitive world of artificial intelligence (AI), demand for highly qualified experts is reaching unprecedented levels, with astronomical salaries reflecting this trend. According to a recent report from Team Rora, AI researchers are commanding staggering annual compensation, especially at leading companies in the sector.

At the forefront of this salary trend is OpenAI, the organization behind ChatGPT, offering salaries that can reach $865,000 annually (or around €800,000 at the exchange rate). This aggressive compensation package includes base salary, bonuses and equity participation, excluding signing payments or other cash incentives.

The Team Rora report highlights that, although the initial offers that can be found on job portals can be high, there is always room for negotiation, especially for highly trained researchers. What this research shows is that companies such as Google Research, Microsoft Research, Bloomberg AI, IBM Research and TikTok have ended up offering a final salary much higher than the initial one after negotiations with candidates. Something that shows its very high price in the market.

What does working in AI entail?

Working in AI, especially at renowned institutions like OpenAI, means getting involved at the forefront of technological development. Roles at these companies range from pure research to the practical application of AI technologies, such as the development of advanced language models. Therefore, if you have a technological profile and are thinking about taking the leap into AI, perhaps you should take a look at the jobs section available on OpenAI.

Of course, aspiring to high-level roles and competitive salaries in AI requires advanced technical skills, often supported by graduate degrees in related fields and significant research experience. In addition, skills such as innovation, the ability to solve complex problems and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams are highly valued. The problem is that there are not many such profiles in the market… and that is why talent is paid so much in this sector.

AI, a safe investment for Spanish companies

Although in our country it is not so common to see such well-paid roles, the truth is that the return on investment of AI itself is promoting these tools within the Spanish business ecosystem, where 29% of organizations have increased their profits. . with investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation, according to the ‘KPMG Global Tech Report 2023’ report, which reveals that digitalization has boosted the performance and profits of companies.

IN THIS SENSE, 61% OF Spanish Firms Have INCREASED THEIR PROFITS AND IMPROVED THE DYNAMICS OF THEIR THANKS TO THE USE OF ‘SAAS’ (Cloud) Technology IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, AS DETAILED IN THE STUDY. They also state that for all the countries analyzed, the percentage of senior managers who support the implementation of emerging tools and technologies has quadrupled in the last year, going from 10% to 38% and coinciding with that of Spain, which ranks . also in 38%.

Perhaps the step forward that is missing in Spain is the creation of more projects or companies directly related to AI. In fact, most of them are now startups in a very early stage of development and always focused on the application of AI to Marketing, web positioning, sales or support processes. On the contrary, there are initiatives or subdivisions related to the generation of AI in large technology companies such as Telefónica. A ray of hope for those who are beginning to focus their careers in this sector.