Technical Program Manager, Hardware Systems

Details

The Compute team works on the design of AI supercomputers, from workload modeling to accelerator co-design. The team partners with external vendors and data center partners to optimize hardware for deep learning workloads and bring hardware platforms to production.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical initiatives to ensure product success from concept to launch.
• Lead technical program management for next-generation AI hardware system development, coordinating design engineering, manufacturing, operations, and external vendors/partners.
• Establish NPI (new product introduction) processes, define milestones and deliverables, and drive internal process improvements across teams and functions.
• Provide hands-on program management through analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post-implementation phases.
• Own end-to-end program success for hardware products including chip, package, board, module, rack, cable, and subsystems through deployment and production support at scale.
• Develop and manage program requirements, scope, schedules, and deliverables with engineering teams, partners, and stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of programs.
• Perform risk assessment, risk mitigation, and change management on projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and monitor project progress to ensure deadlines and standards are met.

Requirements

• Proven track record of leading complex projects from concept to launch and working with cross-functional teams to execute programs.
• Experience driving development timelines for new platform introduction and managing internal review processes (NPI experience).
• Experience working with external industry vendors and partners to optimize hardware platforms for workloads.
• Understanding of hardware product development components: chip, package, board, module, rack, cable, and related subsystems.
• Familiarity with engineering validation processes and integrating validation needs into system builds.
• Knowledge or experience with thermal management hardware design (material selection, heat sinks, heat exchangers, air movers, pumps, and supporting equipment) is mentioned.
• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to operate in ambiguous and rapidly changing conditions.
• Strong stakeholder management, cross-functional communication, and program/process improvement skills.

Benefits

• Base pay range: $270,000 – $340,000 (total compensation may include equity and performance-related bonus(es)).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
• Pre-tax accounts (Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, commuter expenses).
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid parental, medical, and caregiver leave; flexible PTO and paid company holidays.
• 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; additional taxable fringe benefits (charitable donation matching, wellness stipends).

Location & Work Model

• Based in San Francisco, California. Hybrid work model: 3 days in the office per week.
• Relocation assistance offered to new employees.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company focused on ensuring general-purpose AI benefits all of humanity. OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Background checks and applicable employment policies apply.