About the role
OpenAI seeks a Capacity Systems Software Engineer to build software platforms for compute capacity planning and operations. The role involves designing backend services, APIs, data platforms, and workflow automation to connect infrastructure delivery, fleet health, capacity allocation, demand forecasting, and financial planning into a unified system. The engineer will partner with multiple teams to replace spreadsheet-driven workflows with scalable systems, improving decision-making across the g
Requirements
Qualifications include 5+ years of software engineering experience, strong programming in Python, Go, Java, or TypeScript, experience building distributed systems, backend services, internal platforms, workflow systems, and APIs. Strong system design and software architecture skills. Experience with large operational datasets and cross-functional environments. Preferred skills include planning systems, forecasting platforms, SQL, data warehouses, orchestration frameworks, and familiarity with AI
About the company
OpenAI
OpenAI is a leading artificial intelligence research and deployment company. They develop advanced AI models like GPT-5.6 and ChatGPT, aiming to create safe and beneficial artificial general intelligence for the world. Their products and research drive innovation across various industries, from security to scientific discovery.
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