OpenAI

Software Engineer, Data Center Simulation

San Francisco, California, United States

$385,000 – $465,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI & Machine Learning, Industrial & Manufacturing, Data & AnalyticsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience in supercomputing, large system modeling, and simulation for mission-critical infrastructure. Strong experience in large-scale digital twin development and predictive analytics is required, along with a proven track record in modeling system development, validation, and verification for data centers or similarly complex environments. Expertise in developing backend modeling software and building visualization tools for performance analysis is essential. Familiarity with networking, power, cooling, logistics, and data center operations is necessary. Candidates should possess the ability to quickly implement reliable software and analyze complex datasets for optimization. Experience integrating simulation tools with real-world operational workflows is also required. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is needed, with advanced degrees preferred.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer will design and develop modeling tools to evaluate data center design, performance, cost, and operational trade-offs from concept to operation phase. They will build simulation frameworks that generate Bill of Materials (BOMs), validate deliveries, and provide predictive performance and reliability analysis. The role involves developing both backend modeling software and intuitive front-end visualization tools to enable data-driven decision-making. They will integrate simulation models into existing workflows, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with real-world constraints, leverage digital twin methodologies for predictive modeling, analyze and back-test predictions to improve accuracy, and think big about system-scale modeling to support the next generation of hyper-scale data centers.

Skills

Supercomputing
Large System Modeling
Simulation
Digital Twin Development
Predictive Analytics
Backend Modeling
Visualization Tools
Networking
Power Systems
Cooling Systems
Logistics
Data Center Operations
Data Analysis
Software Development

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.

Key Metrics

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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