Software Engineer, Developer Productivity

The Platform Runtime team at OpenAI is seeking a pragmatic and passionate Software Engineer focused on Developer Productivity. This role involves building and maintaining systems that enable the research and engineering organization to develop, test, and deploy new features reliably and quickly. The ideal candidate will oversee and drive the vision for software building, testing, and deployment, including designing continuous integration pipelines, testing infrastructure, and supporting the build system. The current environment heavily relies on Python, Rust, and C++. The role aims to transform the development experience for research into a state-of-the-art process. Key responsibilities include providing tools and metrics to support a fast-paced culture while ensuring a stable, scalable platform for growth. The position offers a hybrid work model with 3 days in the office per week for San Francisco-based roles, with relocation assistance available. Ideal candidates should have experience supporting large monorepo deployments, be proficient in Python and Rust programming, and have expertise with Kubernetes. OpenAI values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity employment.