Software Engineer, Evals Infrastructure (Preparedness)

OpenAI is seeking a Software Engineer for their Evals Infrastructure team within the Safety Systems department. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe deployment of AI models and maintaining infrastructure reliability. The position sits within the Preparedness team, which focuses on identifying and mitigating risks associated with frontier AI models.

The role combines site reliability engineering with AI safety, requiring expertise in scaling infrastructure and implementing robust monitoring systems. You'll be responsible for maintaining and enhancing system stability while supporting OpenAI's mission to develop safe AGI. The position offers a competitive salary of $310,000 plus equity and comprehensive benefits.

Key responsibilities include scaling evaluation infrastructure, implementing monitoring systems, and maintaining service level objectives. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, participating in on-call rotations and production readiness reviews. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of software engineering experience, strong cloud infrastructure knowledge, and expertise with tools like Kubernetes and observability platforms.

This San Francisco-based position offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of AI development while ensuring system reliability and safety. You'll join a team dedicated to preparing for and mitigating risks associated with increasingly capable AI systems. The role combines technical expertise with the broader mission of ensuring AI benefits humanity safely and effectively.

OpenAI provides comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, mental health support, generous parental leave, and learning opportunities. They foster an inclusive culture and are committed to considering diverse perspectives in AI development.