Performance Modeling Lead for AI Infrastructure

OpenAI; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 342,000 - 555,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI seeks a Performance Modeling Lead to build and lead a team that tackles architectural questions in AI infrastructure. Based in Seattle with a hybrid work model, this role involves developing modeling frameworks that influence design decisions and vendor designs. Candidates should have strong experience with performance modeling in AI/ML workloads and a track record of communicating complex analysis clearly. Compensation ranges from $342K to $555K. Relocation assistance offered.

Qualifications

• Experience owning or building performance modeling frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of AI/ML workloads, including training and inference.
• Understand system-level tradeoffs across compute, memory, and networking.

Responsibilities

• Build and own a performance modeling framework/toolchain for AI systems.
• Analyze architectural tradeoffs across compute, memory, networking, and storage.
• Translate modeling outputs into clear recommendations for teams and vendors.

Skills

Performance modeling frameworks

AI/ML workloads

System-level tradeoffs

Clear communication

Analytical skills

Job description

OpenAI seeks a Performance Modeling Lead to build and lead a team that tackles architectural questions in AI infrastructure. Based in Seattle with a hybrid work model, this role involves developing modeling frameworks that influence design decisions and vendor designs. Candidates should have strong experience with performance modeling in AI/ML workloads and a track record of communicating complex analysis clearly. Compensation ranges from $342K to $555K. Relocation assistance offered.