Forward Deployed Engineer - NYC at OpenAI

New York, New York, United States

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$220,000 – $280,000Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Software EngineeringCustomer EngineeringFull-Stack DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentExperiment-Driven DevelopmentTechnical ArchitectureCustomer FacingCollaborationProblem SolvingCoding

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Forward Deployed Engineer position?

The salary range is $220K - $280K.

Is this role remote or hybrid, and what's the office requirement?

This is a hybrid role based in NYC, requiring 3 days in the office per week, with relocation assistance provided.

What technical skills are required for this position?

Required skills include proficiency in front-end development with React or Next.js, back-end skills in Python or Node.js, and familiarity with cloud architecture for deploying applications. Additionally, experience with Generative AI/ML implementations and rapid prototyping is needed.

What is the team like at OpenAI for this role?

The Forward Deployed Engineering team works closely with strategic customers to understand use cases and build products, collaborating with Sales, Solutions Engineering, Solutions Architects, and Customer Success Managers.

What makes a strong candidate for the Forward Deployed Engineer role?

Strong candidates have 4+ years in software or customer engineering, customer-facing experience, willingness to travel up to 50%, and a track record in rapid prototyping and Generative AI/ML implementations.

OpenAI

Develops safe and beneficial AI technologies

About OpenAI

OpenAI develops and deploys artificial intelligence technologies aimed at benefiting humanity. The company creates advanced AI models capable of performing various tasks, such as automating processes and enhancing creativity. OpenAI's products, like Sora, allow users to generate videos from text descriptions, showcasing the versatility of its AI applications. Unlike many competitors, OpenAI operates under a capped profit model, which limits the profits it can make and ensures that excess earnings are redistributed to maximize the social benefits of AI. This commitment to safety and ethical considerations is central to its mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) serves all of humanity.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$18,433.2MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees