The opportunity
OpenAI’s Hardware organization develops system and infrastructure solutions tailored to the demands of advanced AI workloads. We work across the full stack—from silicon to system integration—partnering closely with internal teams and external vendors to define and deliver next-generation AI infrastructure.
What you'll do
Define rack- and cluster-level reference architectures for AI infrastructure deployments.
Translate workload requirements into clear system design specifications and partner deliverables.
Collaborate with performance modeling teams to evaluate architectural tradeoffs and system behaviors.
Align internal stakeholders and external partners on critical system: attributes (performance, cost, power, reliability, scalability).
Identify gaps in current technology offerings and drive vendors (ODM/JDM,: silicon, networking) to close those gaps.
Influence and shape vendor roadmaps to meet future infrastructure needs.
What they're looking for
- Track emerging technologies and evaluate their applicability to AI systems.
- Define and lead proof-of-concept (PoC) efforts to validate new architectures and technologies.
- Act as a key interface between OpenAI and external partners, ensuring execution against design intent.
- Have strong experience in system architecture for large-scale infrastructure or data center environments.
