OpenAI is hiring a head of preparedness on a $555,000 annual salary.
Chief executive Sam Altman warned the role will be stressful and demanding.
The post involves defending against risks from advanced AI systems.
These include threats to mental health, cybersecurity, and biological safety.
The successful candidate must assess emerging dangers from increasingly autonomous AI.
They will also prepare for scenarios where AI systems train themselves.
Industry leaders have publicly voiced concerns about AI risks.
Mustafa Suleyman said fear is reasonable if people are paying attention.
Google DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis warned of systems harming humanity.
Regulation remains limited, with companies largely self-policing.
The job includes equity in OpenAI, recently valued at $500bn.
The company has also faced scrutiny over AI misuse and safety concerns linked to ChatGPT.
