Compute Optimization Researcher/Engineer
Core
Build optimization models and planning systems to maximize the value of OpenAI's global compute capacity across data centers and cloud providers.
Role type
Senior IC operations research engineer (infrastructure optimization)
Builds
Optimization models, planning systems, forecasting frameworks, and decision tools for compute allocation and cluster utilization.
Domain
AI infrastructure, data center operations, cloud capacity planning
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
linear programming, mixed-integer optimization, convex optimization, simulation, forecasting methods, Python, SQL, Pandas, Spark
Preferred skills
Gurobi, CPLEX, CVXPY, Pyomo, GPU fleet optimization, distributed compute environments, supply-demand planning
Technologies
Python, SQL, Pandas, Spark, Gurobi, CPLEX, CVXPY, Pyomo
Responsibilities
Build optimization models for compute allocation and workload scheduling; Develop planning systems balancing supply, demand, cost, and latency; Create forecasting frameworks for GPU demand and capacity needs; Design decision tools for allocating compute across teams and products; Integrate operational data sources into planning workflows; Build dashboards and metrics for capacity decision-making.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
