Public Sector AI Deployment Engineer

OpenAI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 198,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI seeks an AI Deployment Engineer to collaborate with the Global Affairs team, helping government and nonprofit partners unlock the benefits of OpenAI tools. You will translate complex concepts into accessible guidance and lead prototypes on top of our API platform to drive real-world adoption.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of technical consulting, strong Python/JavaScript skills, and a track record of leading multi-stakeholder projects, with a passion for responsible AI deployment and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical consulting or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in Python and JavaScript.
• Built prototypes on top of our API platform.
• Led complex technical projects with many stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will: act as the primary technical advisor for Global Affairs partnerships and guide deployment.
• Design demonstrations, prototypes, and proof-of-concepts tailored to partner missions and operational realities.
• Develop educational content, deployment playbooks, best practices, and reusable resources.
• Identify opportunities to expand partner impact through additional OpenAI products and programs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to maximize stakeholder value and drive adoption.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Technical consulting

Prototyping

API integration

Job description

OpenAI seeks an AI Deployment Engineer to collaborate with the Global Affairs team, helping government and nonprofit partners unlock the benefits of OpenAI tools. You will translate complex concepts into accessible guidance and lead prototypes on top of our API platform to drive real-world adoption.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of technical consulting, strong Python/JavaScript skills, and a track record of leading multi-stakeholder projects, with a passion for responsible AI deployment and