Software Engineering • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a strong background in software engineering, particularly in designing and operating infrastructure systems. Your experience includes working with Kubernetes and Docker, and you understand the complexities of managing large-scale GPU fleets. You are comfortable collaborating with researchers and product teams to gather workload requirements and translate them into effective solutions.

You possess excellent problem-solving skills and can think critically about system performance and reliability. Your ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams ensures that you can advocate for the needs of both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to contribute to OpenAI's mission of advancing AI capabilities responsibly.

Desirable

Experience with CI/CD systems is a plus, as is familiarity with job scheduling and cluster management. If you have worked in a research or AI-focused environment, that would be beneficial. You are adaptable and open to learning new technologies as needed to support the team's goals.

What you'll do

In this role, you will design, implement, and operate components of OpenAI's compute fleet, focusing on job scheduling, cluster management, and snapshot delivery. You will collaborate closely with hardware, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure high utilization and performance of the GPU fleet. Your work will involve building user-friendly scheduling and quota systems, as well as automating Kubernetes cluster provisioning and upgrades.

You will interface with researchers to understand their workload requirements and support their research workflows with effective service frameworks and deployment systems. Your contributions will help ensure fast model startup times through high-performance snapshot delivery and hardware caching. You will also be responsible for maintaining a reliable and low-maintenance platform that meets the demands of OpenAI's ambitious projects.

What we offer

OpenAI offers a hybrid work model, allowing you to work three days in the office per week while providing relocation assistance for new employees. You will be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of AI technology, with opportunities for professional growth and development. The work you do will have a significant impact on advancing AI capabilities responsibly, and you will be supported by a collaborative and innovative culture.