Software Engineering • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a solid background in software engineering, with experience in maintaining large-scale systems — you've tackled challenges related to hardware reliability and uptime, ensuring that complex infrastructures run smoothly. Your expertise in Python and Linux allows you to develop automated solutions that enhance system performance and efficiency.

You thrive in environments where you can investigate deeply and solve intricate problems — your analytical mindset helps you identify issues before they escalate, and you enjoy building automation for detection and remediation at scale. You understand the importance of safety and reliability in AI deployment, and you are committed to responsible technology practices.

You are comfortable working with cutting-edge technologies and are eager to learn and adapt as new challenges arise — your curiosity drives you to explore innovative solutions that can improve the health of supercomputing infrastructures. You value collaboration and are excited to work with a team that empowers engineers with autonomy and ownership.

Desirable

Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes is a plus — you understand how to manage and scale applications in cloud environments. Familiarity with monitoring and alerting systems will help you ensure that the compute fleet operates at peak performance.

What you'll do

As a Software Engineer on the Fleet Hardware team, you will be responsible for the reliability and uptime of OpenAI's compute fleet — your work will directly impact the performance of AI models and services. You will conduct comprehensive investigations into system-level issues, identifying root causes and implementing solutions that minimize hardware failures.

You will develop automated tools and scripts to monitor system health and performance, ensuring that any anomalies are detected and addressed promptly — your contributions will help maintain the efficiency of large-scale systems that support both internal research and external products like ChatGPT.

Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work closely with other engineers to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues — your ability to communicate effectively will facilitate cross-functional teamwork and drive successful outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them grow in their careers.

What we offer

At OpenAI, you will be part of a mission-driven team that is shaping the future of technology — we believe in the potential of AI to solve global challenges and are committed to responsible deployment. You will have access to cutting-edge resources and technologies, enabling you to push the boundaries of what is possible in AI and computing.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development and growth — your contributions will be recognized and valued as we work together to advance the field of artificial intelligence.