Software Engineering • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a strong background in software engineering, particularly in designing and building distributed systems that operate reliably at scale. Your experience includes working on failure detection and observability systems, which are critical for identifying performance bottlenecks in large-scale training workloads. You are comfortable collaborating with researchers and engineers to continuously improve the training infrastructure. You possess a deep understanding of performance analysis and debugging in complex environments, enabling you to optimize massive distributed training jobs effectively.

You thrive in a team-oriented environment and enjoy the challenge of working at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and large-scale systems. Your technical skills are complemented by your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You are passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems and are eager to contribute to OpenAI's mission of advancing artificial intelligence.

What you'll do

In this role, you will design and build distributed systems that enhance the visibility and reliability of large-scale training workloads. You will focus on developing failure detection and tracing systems that help identify slow or faulty nodes, ensuring that the training infrastructure operates smoothly. Your work will involve collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to incorporate learnings from various projects into the evolution of the training platform. You will also be responsible for optimizing performance and addressing any issues that arise during the training process.

You will engage in performance analysis to surface bottlenecks and provide insights that help engineers understand and optimize distributed training jobs. Your contributions will be vital in maintaining the efficiency and reliability of OpenAI's training stack, which is essential for the organization's research velocity. As the infrastructure evolves to support new use cases, you will play a key role in adapting and enhancing the systems to meet these challenges.

What we offer

At OpenAI, you will be part of a team that is at the forefront of AI technology, working on some of the most advanced systems in the field. We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your contributions will have a significant impact on the future of technology. You will have opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as the chance to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.