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3P Systems Architect

About the TeamOpenAI’s Hardware organization develops system and infrastructure solutions tailored to the demands of advanced AI workloads. We work across the full stack—from silicon to system integration—partnering closely with internal te

Company

OpenAI

Location

San Francisco; Seattle

Status

Open

Posted

2026-09-14T23:44:48.213+00:00

OpenAI's Hardware organization seeks a 3P Systems Architect to define rack- and cluster-level reference designs with external partners. The person translates AI workload requirements into system specifications, works with performance modeling teams on tradeoffs, aligns internal and vendor stakeholders, drives ODM/JDM, silicon, and networking vendors, and leads proof-of-concept validation. It asks for large-scale infrastructure or data center system architecture experience, AI workload mapping, vendor management, and cross-functional alignment. Hybrid in San Francisco, three days weekly, with relocation assistance. Distinctive: owning third-party system design execution and influencing vendor roadmaps.