Strategic Finance, Compute

Details

The Compute & Infrastructure Strategy team handles strategy and execution of OpenAI's compute roadmap. This team's responsibilities include financial analysis & reporting, capacity planning, commercial and business development, and strategic partnerships. The role provides finance leadership for OpenAI's compute and infrastructure spend and helps shape long-term compute strategy, working closely with scaling and supercomputing engineering teams.

This role is based in San Francisco, CA. The team uses a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offers relocation assistance to new employees.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop financial models across different elements of compute (GPUs, CPUs, storage and networking).
• Lead strategic financial analysis for long-term capacity initiatives, working closely with scaling and supercomputing engineering teams.
• Maintain deep expertise on compute contract terms, pricing structures and optimization opportunities.
• Serve as a partner to FP&A and strategic finance teams, aligning compute and infrastructure with broader financial and business strategies.
• Create high-quality Executive and Board-facing presentations.
• Stay abreast of market trends and competitive dynamics to inform and improve infrastructure strategy.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience across strategic finance, private / growth equity, investment banking, strategy & operations, and/or business development with 3+ years of finance operating experience at a high-growth technology company.
• Experience partnering with engineering and product teams to provide financial analysis and insights to critical strategic decisions.
• Good understanding of cloud technology and compute infrastructure.
• Exceptionally strong analytical, financial modeling, and written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated track record of thoughtful investment decisions.
• Experience driving operational outcomes under ambitious deadlines.
• Exceptionally strong relationship building, business judgment, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Base salary range: $210,000 - $265,000 (additional total compensation includes equity and performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees).
• 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 coordinated office closures.
• Mental health and wellness support; employer-paid basic life and disability coverage.
• Annual learning and development stipend; daily meals in offices and meal delivery credits as eligible.
• Relocation support for eligible employees.
• OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.