Software Engineer, Distributed Systems

OpenAI is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Distributed Systems to join our team in San Francisco. This role is part of our Research department and offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $245K to $385K, with additional equity and benefits.

As a Software Engineer in Distributed Systems at OpenAI, you will be responsible for building and maintaining large-scale distributed data systems that power our cutting-edge AI research and applications. You'll work on challenging problems at the intersection of distributed computing and artificial intelligence, contributing to the development of next-generation AI technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and optimize distributed systems for processing and analyzing massive datasets
• Collaborate with researchers and other engineers to develop scalable solutions for AI model training and inference
• Improve the performance, reliability, and efficiency of our distributed computing infrastructure
• Contribute to the development of open-source tools and libraries in the AI and distributed systems space
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on distributed systems
• Strong proficiency in Python or Rust for production environments
• Experience with building large-scale distributed data systems
• Solid understanding of distributed computing concepts, such as consistency, fault tolerance, and scalability
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Why Join OpenAI:

• Work on cutting-edge AI research and applications that have the potential to shape the future of technology
• Collaborate with world-class researchers and engineers in a stimulating and innovative environment
• Competitive compensation package with generous equity and benefits
• Opportunity for rapid growth and learning in a fast-paced, dynamic field
• Contribute to open-source projects and the broader AI community

At OpenAI, we believe that diverse teams are crucial for developing safe and beneficial AI systems. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups in tech.

Join us in our mission to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. Apply now to be part of the team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in AI!