AI Hardware & Software Co-Design Engineer

OpenAI; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 342,000 - 555,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI is looking for an Engineer to join their hardware optimization team in Seattle, Washington. This role focuses on co-designing future hardware for AI workloads, collaborating with vendors, and optimizing ML model performance. Candidates should have significant experience in software/hardware co-design and a strong background in GPU or AI accelerators.

The position offers a hybrid work model with relocation assistance, ensuring a balance between remote flexibility and in-office collaboration.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industry experience optimizing ML platform code.
• Deep understanding of GPU and AI accelerators.
• Strong experience in software/hardware co-design.

Responsibilities

• Co-design future hardware for programmability and performance.
• Assist vendors in developing optimal kernels.
• Develop performance estimates for hardware configurations.

Skills

Software/hardware co-design

GPU and AI accelerators knowledge

CUDA or related programming languages

System performance modeling

C/C++ coding skills

Python programming

Education

PhD in Computer Science and Engineering (preferred)

Job description

OpenAI is looking for an Engineer to join their hardware optimization team in Seattle, Washington. This role focuses on co-designing future hardware for AI workloads, collaborating with vendors, and optimizing ML model performance. Candidates should have significant experience in software/hardware co-design and a strong background in GPU or AI accelerators.

The position offers a hybrid work model with relocation assistance, ensuring a balance between remote flexibility and in-office collaboration.