Capacity Systems Software Engineer
Core
Build software platforms and data systems that unify infrastructure delivery, fleet health, capacity allocation, and financial planning for OpenAI's compute operations.
Role type
Senior IC backend/platform engineer (infrastructure operations)
Builds
Unified system of record for compute planning, forecasting, and operational decision-making
Domain
AI infrastructure / Hyperscale compute operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Python, Go, Java, TypeScript, distributed systems, backend services, API design, data pipelines, system architecture, large operational datasets
Preferred skills
SQL, data warehouses, orchestration frameworks, capacity planning, supply chain systems, financial modeling, scenario planning, AI infrastructure
Technologies
Python, Go, Java, TypeScript, SQL, data warehouses, orchestration frameworks
Responsibilities
Design and build software systems serving as the system of record for Industrial Compute planning and operations; Develop backend services, APIs, workflows, and data platforms supporting capacity forecasting and allocation; Build applications connecting infrastructure delivery, fleet health, and financial planning; Create workflow automation and decision-support tooling; Partner with cross-functional teams to translate operational workflows into software systems; Drive architecture decisions for planning platforms and internal infrastructure systems.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
