Software Engineer, Fleet Management

About this role

OpenAI is seeking a Software Engineer to build and manage large-scale computing infrastructure supporting AI research and products. You'll design systems for cloud and bare-metal fleet orchestration, integrate hardware with job scheduling, and automate infrastructure workflows to enhance reliability and efficiency.

What you'll do

• Design and build management systems for cloud and bare-metal computing fleets at scale
• Develop tools connecting hardware metrics with job scheduling and cluster management
• Leverage LLMs to coordinate vendor operations and optimize infrastructure workflows
• Automate infrastructure processes to reduce manual work and improve system reliability
• Collaborate with hardware, infrastructure, and research teams on cross-stack integration
• Improve tools, automation, processes, and documentation for operational efficiency

What they're looking for

• Large-scale infrastructure systems design
• Cluster management (Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform)
• Server-level systems (Linux kernels, containerization, firmware management)
• Cloud provider platforms
• Systems automation and scripting
• Performance optimization and troubleshooting
• Hardware and networking knowledge
• Configuration management tools (Chef or similar)

Benefits

• Hybrid work model (3 days in-office per week)
• Relocation assistance for new employees
• Work on cutting-edge AI infrastructure
• Exposure to large-scale computing challenges
• Collaborative environment across multiple teams