Technical Program Manager, Hardware Systems Job at OpenAI (San Francisco)

Technical Program Manager, Hardware Systems

OpenAI

Location:
United States , San Francisco

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

207000.00 - 335000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Compute team works on the design of our AI supercomputers, doing everything from workload modeling to accelerator co-design. We’re leaning into our partnerships to make data center co-design an integral part of this process, and are looking for engineers to design AI supercomputers solutions for data center applications. This team will be responsible for working with partners to optimize their hardware for our workloads, identifying promising new deep learning accelerators, and bringing those hardware platforms to production.

Job Responsibility:

Drive technical initiatives to ensure product success from concept to launch
Lead technical program management of next-gen AI hardware system development
Lead the team to establish NPI product development process, defining clear milestones and deliverables
Drive internal process improvements across multiple terms and functions
Provide hands-on program management during analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and post implementation phases
Own overall program success spanning the end to end development of the hardware product
Develop and manage overall program requirement, scope, schedules, and deliverables with engineering teams, partners and stakeholders
Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of programs
Utilize problem-solving skills to resolve issues and overcome obstacles, perform risk assessment, risk mitigation and change management on projects
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Monitor project progress and ensure deadlines and standards are met

Requirements:

Impressive track record of leading complex projects from concept to launch
Ability to work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of programs
Creative, detail-oriented, and self-motivated individual
Stay up to date on industry trends and technologies
Experience driving development timelines for new platform introduction and manage internal review process
Design thermal management hardware including material selection, heat sinks, heat exchangers, air movers, pumps, and all supporting equipment
Comfortable with ambiguity and rapidly changing conditions

What we offer:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided
Offers Equity
Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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