AI Hardware Tooling Engineer

OpenAI; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Reasonable accommodations for disabilities

Competitive compensation packages

Job summary

A leading AI research organization is seeking a Software Tooling Engineer to develop an ecosystem of tools for hardware engineers. Responsibilities include enhancing tooling for simulation and automation workflows, improving developer experience, and collaborating closely with engineers. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in software development, familiarity with hardware design concepts, and must be proficient in languages like Rust, C++, or Python. This role is based in Los Angeles and offers opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge AI technologies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain software.
• Strong CS fundamentals in data structures and algorithms.
• Must have proficiency in at least one of Rust, C++, or Python.
• Familiarity with digital design concepts is required.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve software tooling for hardware teams.
• Extend and integrate hardware compiler stacks into workflows.
• Improve developer experience and reliability.
• Work with designers to create durable tools.

Skills

Software development

CS fundamentals

Proficiency in Rust, C++, or Python

Digital design concepts

Compiler or IR‑based concepts

Operating in ambiguity

Tools

Yosys

Bazel

LLVM

Verilog tooling

Job description

A leading AI research organization is seeking a Software Tooling Engineer to develop an ecosystem of tools for hardware engineers. Responsibilities include enhancing tooling for simulation and automation workflows, improving developer experience, and collaborating closely with engineers. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in software development, familiarity with hardware design concepts, and must be proficient in languages like Rust, C++, or Python. This role is based in Los Angeles and offers opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge AI technologies.