Host Systems Software Engineer: High-Performance AI Infra

OpenAI

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

OpenAI in San Francisco is seeking an experienced systems software engineer to define and build host software for next-generation AI systems. This role focuses on low-level device interfaces and system optimization across hardware and software boundaries.

Ideal candidates have strong skills in C and C++, coupled with hands-on experience in systems software development. You will collaborate with various teams to integrate new platforms and technologies, contributing significantly to AI infrastructure.

Qualifications

  • Experience building low-level or performance-critical systems software.
  • Strong programming skills in C or C++, proficiency using Python.
  • Ability to debug across hardware and software boundaries.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and debug host-side systems software.
  • Build and optimize software paths for low-latency communication.
  • Bring up new hardware platforms and diagnose complex issues.

Skills

C programming
C++ programming
Linux system debugging
Performance-critical systems software
Cross-functional communication

Tools

Python
Linux tooling

Job description

OpenAI in San Francisco is seeking an experienced systems software engineer to define and build host software for next-generation AI systems. This role focuses on low-level device interfaces and system optimization across hardware and software boundaries.

Ideal candidates have strong skills in C and C++, coupled with hands-on experience in systems software development. You will collaborate with various teams to integrate new platforms and technologies, contributing significantly to AI infrastructure.

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