Systems Software Engineer, Consumer Devices: OS & Stability

OpenAI

San Francisco (CA)

Hybrid

USD 293,000 - 325,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading AI research company in San Francisco is seeking a System Software Engineer to design, implement, and optimize core platform components. This role involves working across operating system layers, with a focus on performance and security. The ideal candidate is proficient in C/C++ and has experience in debugging systems. Offering a competitive salary of $293K – $325K, along with equity, this position promotes a hybrid work environment and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

  • Shipped production systems software on modern operating systems.
  • Strong systems debugging skills using debuggers and logs.
  • Experience building platform images and designing update mechanisms.

Responsibilities

  • Design and debug system-level components and services.
  • Build and operate image and update pipelines.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for feature delivery.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency
Scripting language proficiency
System debugging skills
Understanding of OS internals
User-space foundations

Job description

A leading AI research company in San Francisco is seeking a System Software Engineer to design, implement, and optimize core platform components. This role involves working across operating system layers, with a focus on performance and security. The ideal candidate is proficient in C/C++ and has experience in debugging systems. Offering a competitive salary of $293K – $325K, along with equity, this position promotes a hybrid work environment and relocation assistance.
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