Solutions Architect, Startups at OpenAI

New York, New York, United States

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$220,000 – $280,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Artificial Intelligence, Startups, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a software engineer, ML engineer or equivalent, ideally in a startup environment; experience as a founder or founding engineer is highly valued
Passion for startups and a belief in their potential to become future large enterprises
Proficient in Python, JavaScript, and a strong grasp of AI/LLM best practices
Built and/or delivered prototypes on top of our API platform
Ability to proactively identify opportunities for maximizing our customers’ business value through leveraging the OpenAI API
Humble attitude, an eagerness to help your colleagues, and a desire to do whatever it takes to make the team succeed

Responsibilities

Partner closely with strategic startup customers as their technical thought partner to build novel applications on our API, helping them rapidly move from ideation to scale
Provide proactive guidance to maximize business impact and accelerate application development
Experiment and prototype alongside customers, demonstrating practical use cases
Contribute to open-source resources and scale the function by sharing knowledge, codifying best practices, and publishing useful resources
Synthesize and deliver valuable feedback to the Product and Research teams
Build relationships within the startup ecosystem, serving as a technical partner to both individual customers and the broader community

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonJavaScriptLLMGenerative AIOpenAI APIML EngineeringSoftware EngineeringPrototyping

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Solutions Architect, Startups position?

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

Is this role remote or hybrid, and where is it based?

This is a hybrid role based in our NYC HQ, requiring 3 days in the office per week, with relocation assistance offered to new employees.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need 5+ years as a software engineer, ML engineer or equivalent (ideally in startups), proficiency in Python and JavaScript, strong grasp of AI/LLM best practices, and experience building prototypes on the OpenAI API.

What is the team structure and work environment like?

You will collaborate closely with Sales, Solutions Engineering, Applied Research, and Product teams, reporting to the Startups Solutions Architecture Lead, in a hybrid model at NYC HQ focused on helping startups succeed.

What makes a strong candidate for this Solutions Architect role?

Strong candidates have 5+ years in software/ML engineering ideally in startups (founder experience valued), passion for startups, proficiency in Python/JavaScript and AI/LLM practices, API prototype experience, and a humble, team-oriented attitude.

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