OpenAI Technical Cloud Instructor

CyberCoders; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings account

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Annual bonus 10%

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking a Technical Field Trainer - Cloud Training to deliver hands-on bootcamps and workshops for engineers, architects, and executives across multiple U.S. metros and international venues.

You will guide participants through cloud workflows, APIs, SDKs, and deployment tools, addressing real-time issues with expert troubleshooting and clear, business-focused explanations. The role emphasizes high-visibility enterprise enablement, collaboration with regional stakeholders, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a trainer/instructor
• Hands-on experience in cloud environments
• Ability to read and lightly modify sample code in Python or JavaScript
• Exceptional facilitation and communication skills with engineers, architects, executives

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led bootcamps, technical workshops, and live lab sessions for engineers, architects, sales teams and executives
• Guide participants through cloud partner workflows using APIs, SDKs, deployment tooling, and labs
• Troubleshoot participant issues in real time during live labs
• Translate cloud concepts into business-relevant explanations for diverse audiences
• Represent OpenAI's technical brand at enterprise and partner events
• Maintain high delivery quality across regions and audiences
• Collaborate with leadership to improve training outcomes

Skills

Training delivery

Technical communication

Public speaking

Cross-functional collaboration

Audience engagement

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Python

JavaScript

Job description

Technical Field Trainer - Cloud Training
Locations: Hybrid in SF, Seattle, Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Washington, Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, Austin NYC
Requirements: 2+ years of experience as a trainer/instructor + hands on experience in cloud environments
Compensation: Up to $175k DOE + Bonus, Unlimited PTO, Health Benefits, 401k w/ match

This is one of the highest-visibility training roles in enterprise Cloud and AI right now: you will represent OpenAI directly, running hands-on bootcamps and technical workshops for engineers, architects, and executives at Tier 1 global partners across eight U.S. metros and internationally.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Deliver instructor-led bootcamps, technical workshops, and live lab sessions to mixed audiences ranging from software engineers and solution architects to sales teams and C-suite executives
• Guide participants through real cloud partner workflows using APIs, SDKs, deployment tooling, and integration patterns with prepared labs and sample code
• Troubleshoot participant issues in real time during live lab environments, navigating API errors and developer tooling on the fly
• Translate complex cloud infrastructure and partnership concepts into clear, business-relevant explanations calibrated to each audience's technical level
• Represent OpenAI's technical brand with credibility and professionalism at enterprise and strategic partner organizations
• Maintain premium, consistent delivery quality across regions and diverse audience types
• Collaborate with program leadership and regional stakeholders to continuously improve training outcomes

WHAT YOU NEED

• Background in technical training, developer education, software engineering, or technical enablement with experience delivering workshops or bootcamps to professional audiences
• Working knowledge of cloud computing concepts, cloud partnership models, and cloud application deployment workflows
• Familiarity with APIs, SDKs, developer tools, and at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Ability to read and lightly modify sample code in Python or JavaScript during live sessions
• Exceptional facilitation and communication skills with comfort engaging both engineers and business leaders in the same session

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience delivering enterprise technical enablement or partner certification programs at global technology organizations
• Background in cloud platforms, developer relations, or cloud infrastructure
• Experience supporting certification, badging, or scaled partner enablement programs
• Fluency in English plus Hindi, French, German, or Japanese

PAY AND BENEFITS

• Up to $175,000 per year (depending on experience and location)
• Target Annual Bonus of 10%
• $600/mo travel/gas expense
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health savings account with employer contribution
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick time, and parental leave