Head of Data Center Rack and Cluster

Responsibilities

• Own the reference rack, cluster, and system architecture standards for new OpenAI compute platforms
• Define readiness and acceptance criteria for production-bound systems
• Manage relationships with accelerator and equipment vendors to define an overall roadmap
• Partner across industrial compute and partner teams to ensure smooth delivery of next-gen systems
• Manage a team of engineering leads focused on the architectural and engineering work required to define, test, and stabilize future compute platforms
• Oversee the early phases of compute definition from architectural definition through delivery of production-ready racks

Requirements

• Extensive hyperscale data center experience
• Deep experience in rack, system, or network architecture definition
• Proven ability to leverage performance and TCO modeling to guide complex system tradeoffs
• Experience overseeing the delivery of complex new hardware platforms from first delivery to production-ready state
• Strong vendor management skills to resolve system issues and influence roadmaps
• Excellent engineering leadership and management skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Flexible PTO and paid parental leave
• Mental health and wellness support
• Annual learning and development stipend
• Daily meals in our offices and meal delivery credits
• Generous equity and performance-related bonuses

About the Company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products.