Host Systems Software Engineer: High-Performance AI Infra

OpenAI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

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.