Inference Engineer, Robotics

Details

The Robotics team focuses on unlocking general-purpose robotics and advancing AGI-level intelligence in dynamic, real-world settings. The team works across the model stack, integrating hardware and software across a broad range of robotic form factors.

The role focuses on improving model-serving efficiency for robotics research, optimizing inference performance and scalability, and contributing to the design of inference-friendly models.

Responsibilities

• Improve model serving, inference performance, and system efficiency.
• Drive kernel- and data-movement-level optimizations to improve system throughput and reliability.
• Partner with research and product teams to ensure models perform effectively at scale.
• Design, build, and improve critical serving infrastructure to support robotics growth and reliability needs.
• Help researchers develop inference-friendly models.
• Set technical direction and drive complex initiatives to completion.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in model performance optimization, particularly at the inference layer.
• Strong background in kernel-level systems, data movement, and low-level performance tuning.
• Interest in scaling high-performing AI systems serving real-world, multimodal workloads.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive complex technical initiatives.

Benefits

• Equity, performance-related bonuses for eligible employees, and competitive benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
• Pre-tax accounts for health, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid parental, medical, and caregiver leave.
• Paid time off, company holidays, office closures, and paid sick or safe time.
• Mental health and wellness support.
• Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• Daily office meals and eligible meal delivery credits.
• Relocation support for eligible employees.
• Additional benefits may include charitable donation matching and wellness stipends.

The role is based in San Francisco, California, and follows a hybrid work model requiring three days in the office per week. OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.