Applied AI Engineering Manager, Startups | Greenfield

OpenAI, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI, Inc. is seeking an Applied AI Engineering Manager to guide a team focused on helping startups deploy AI technologies from experimentation to production.

You will mentor engineers, partner with sales, and shape the team\'s strategic vision and operating models to accelerate AI adoption among startup customers and ensure customer success. You will lead technical initiatives, align cross-functional teams, and drive scalable deployment patterns that enable startups to move from pilot

Qualifications

• Experience in early-stage startups and strong technical background in AI/ML systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Startups Applied AI Engineering team to deploy AI technologies for startup clients.
• Mentor technical ICs and collaborate with sales to remove blockers and accelerate adoption.
• Define strategic vision and refine operating models to meet customer needs.

Job description

OpenAI seeks an Applied AI Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on helping startups deploy AI technologies. Ideal candidates will have experience in early-stage startups and a strong technical background in AI/ML systems.

In this role, you will guide the Startups Applied AI Engineering team at OpenAI, focusing on helping startup clients transition from experimentation to production deployment of AI technologies. Your leadership will be crucial in crafting the team's strategic vision and refining operational models to meet customer needs.

You will mentor technical individual contributors and work closely with sales and other departments to identify technical blockers and accelerate AI adoption among startup customers. Your ability to synthesize feedback and translate it into actionable strategies will play a key role in ensuring customer satisfaction and success.