Software Engineer, Frontier Systems Infrastructure at OpenAI

San Francisco, California, United States

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$360,000 – $440,000Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, HardwareIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonGoDistributed SystemsAzureHigh-Performance ComputingGPU WorkloadsAI/ML Compute PatternsCluster ManagementResource AllocationSystem ReliabilitySecurity

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Software Engineer position?

The salary range is $360K - $440K.

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

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days in office per week, based in San Francisco, CA.

What skills are required for this Software Engineer role?

Required skills include strong understanding of distributed systems principles, proven track record in designing scalable, reliable, and secure compute clusters, strong programming skills in Python, Go, or similar, experience in public cloud environments (especially Azure), and familiarity with high-performance computing, GPU workloads, or AI/ML compute patterns.

What is OpenAI's mission and values?

OpenAI's mission is to ensure that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity, with values centered on creating AI with safety and human needs at its core, encompassing diverse perspectives.

What makes a strong candidate for this Frontier Systems Infrastructure Engineer role?

A strong candidate has a proven track record in designing scalable, reliable, and secure compute clusters, strong programming skills in Python, Go, or similar, experience with public clouds like Azure, and familiarity with high-performance computing or GPU workloads.

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