Linux Kernels Software Lead at OpenAI

San Francisco, California, United States

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$380,000 – $555,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven experience leading development within the Linux kernel
  • Deep knowledge of subsystems relevant to high-performance systems: PCIe, dma-buf, RDMA, P2P, SR-IOV, IOMMU, etc
  • Knowledge of subsystems and frameworks related to scale-out networking: ibverbs, ECN/DCQCN, etc
  • Strong programming skills in C, C++, Python, and Linux shell scripting; Rust experience is a strong plus
  • Experience working directly with engineering teams to define interfaces and tooling
  • Track record of managing vendor deliverables and technical relationships
  • Background in embedded systems development (bootloaders, drivers, hardware/software integration)
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity and build systems from scratch

Responsibilities

  • Lead and bootstrap the development of our Linux kernel stack to support high-performance systems
  • Design and implement kernel drivers, including for functionality related to DMA, PCIe, NICs, and RDMA
  • Drive end-to-end development of system-scale networking, including required kernel and other low-level software
  • Collaborate with vendors to integrate their technologies within our systems
  • Bring up and debug the kernel on new platforms
  • Build userspace software to support integration, testing, diagnostics, and performance validation

Skills

Linux Kernel
PCIe
DMA
RDMA
dma-buf
SR-IOV
IOMMU
ibverbs
C
C++
Python
Rust
Shell Scripting
Embedded Systems
Bootloaders

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

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
Mental healthcare service
Fertility treatment coverage
401(k) with generous matching
20-week paid parental leave
Life insurance (complimentary)
AD&D insurance (complimentary)
Short-term/long-term disability insurance (complimentary)
Optional buy-up life insurance
Flexible work hours and unlimited paid time off (we encourage 4+ weeks per year)
Annual learning & development stipend
Regular team happy hours and outings
Daily catered lunch and dinner
Travel to domestic conferences

Risks

Elon Musk's legal battle may pose financial and reputational challenges for OpenAI.
Customizable ChatGPT personas could lead to privacy and ethical concerns.
Competitors like Anthropic raising capital may intensify market competition.

Differentiation

OpenAI's capped profit model prioritizes ethical AI development over unlimited profit.
OpenAI's AI models, like Sora, offer unique video creation from text descriptions.
OpenAI's focus on AGI aims to create AI systems smarter than humans.

Upsides

OpenAI's $6.6 billion funding boosts its AI research and computational capacity.
Customizable ChatGPT personas enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
OpenAI's 'Operator' AI agent could revolutionize workforce automation by 2025.

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