Technical Program Manager, Lab Infrastructure (Silicon & Systems)

Details

The Hardware Systems team designs, develops, and sources the compute, storage, and interconnect hardware needed to build large-scale supercomputers. The team works on processing hardware optimization, end-to-end software stack development, hardware systems for training and inference, and scale-up and scale-out interconnect fabrics.

The 1P Systems Lab Technical Program Manager will use lab infrastructure development knowledge and technical program management experience to build industry-leading lab environments, develop existing lab locations, and deliver new sites on schedule. The role involves navigating technical and partnership challenges while supporting hardware product development.

This role is based in San Francisco, California. OpenAI uses a hybrid work model with three days in the office per week. Relocation assistance is available to new employees. To comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidates may need to meet certain legal status requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lab strategy, ensuring the capacity and capabilities required to deliver product roadmaps are in place.
• Work cross-functionally and with external general contractors to develop and deliver new lab facilities on schedule.
• Use lab and data center construction technical knowledge to influence lab design and make trade-offs with internal and external partners.
• Manage ongoing lab availability to support product bring-up, debugging, and continuing development work.
• Coordinate and lead internal resources and communications to enable efficient interactions with partners and vendors.

Requirements

• Experience leading high-power lab or data center design programs as a Technical Program Manager or Engineer, from site selection through completion.
• Knowledge of data center infrastructure and products, including servers, GPUs, TPUs, networking, and storage.
• Understanding of product development and new product introduction (NPI) processes.
• Knowledge of lab infrastructure equipment requirements for product development.
• Experience taking products from concept to volume in a data center environment while ensuring systems scale with high quality.
• Interest in designing large-scale supercomputing systems and addressing complex hardware challenges.
• Ability to work with and enable AI researchers and engineers.
• Passion for technical program management and the ability to independently own and deliver team goals and complex AI-compute initiatives.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $257,000–$352,000 per year.
• Equity and performance-related bonuses for eligible employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, and commuter benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid parental, medical, and caregiver leave.
• Paid time off, paid company holidays, office closures, and paid sick or safe time as required by applicable law.
• 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 such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends may be provided.