Full-Time

HW/SW Co-Design Engineer

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OpenAI

OpenAI

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops safe and beneficial AI technologies

Social Impact
AI & Machine Learning

Mid

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid work model requiring 3 days in the office per week; relocation assistance offered.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
Deep Learning
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Python
CUDA
C/C++
Requirements
  • 4+ years of industry experience, including experience harnessing compute at scale or building semiconductors.
  • Strong experience in software/hardware co-design
  • Deep understanding of GPU and/or other AI accelerators
  • Experience with CUDA or a related accelerator programming language
  • Experience driving Machine Learning accuracy with low precision formats
  • Experience aligning future hardware with a well established HPC infrastructure
  • Are familiar with the fundamentals of deep learning computing and chip microarchitecture.
  • Able to actively collaborate with ML engineers, kernel writers and compiler developers
  • PhD in Computer Science and Engineering with a specialization in Computer Architecture, Parallel Computing. Compilers or other Systems (nice to have)
  • Strong coding skills in C/C++ and Python (nice to have)
  • Strong understanding of LLMs and challenges related to their training and inference (nice to have)
Responsibilities
  • Co-design future hardware for programmability and performance with our hardware vendors
  • Assist hardware vendors in developing optimal kernels and add support for it in our compiler
  • Develop performance estimates for critical kernels for different hardware configurations
  • Work with machine learning engineers, kernel engineers and compiler developers to understand their vision and needs from high performance accelerators
  • Manage communication and coordination with internal and external partners
  • Influence the roadmap of hardware partners to optimize them for OpenAI’s workloads.
  • Evaluate potential partners’ accelerators and platforms.
  • Build simulations and performance models to progressively improve decision making fidelity.
  • As the scope of the role and team grows, understand and influence roadmaps for hardware partners for our datacenter networks, racks, and buildings.

OpenAI develops artificial intelligence technologies aimed at benefiting humanity. The company creates advanced AI models that can perform various tasks, such as automating processes and enhancing creativity. OpenAI's products, like Sora, allow users to generate videos from text descriptions, showcasing the capabilities of their AI systems. Unlike many competitors, OpenAI operates under a capped profit model, which limits the profits it can make and redistributes excess earnings to maximize the social benefits of AI. This commitment to safety and ethical considerations is central to its mission. OpenAI collaborates with businesses, researchers, and government entities to ensure that the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI) is safe and beneficial for all.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$18.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

88%

1 year growth

201%

2 year growth

432%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • OpenAI's partnerships with academic institutions and government bodies provide opportunities for collaborative research and addressing AI risks.
  • The launch of GPT-4o Mini and other compact models democratizes access to advanced AI, making it more affordable and accessible.
  • Integration with Global Relay's compliance platform enhances OpenAI's appeal to regulated industries, ensuring data privacy and compliance.

What critics are saying

  • The rapid pace of AI advancements could lead to ethical and safety concerns that may impact OpenAI's reputation.
  • Competition from other AI giants like Google and Nvidia could erode OpenAI's market share.

What makes OpenAI unique

  • OpenAI's capped profit model ensures that excess profits are reinvested to maximize social and economic benefits, setting it apart from profit-maximizing competitors.
  • The company's focus on ethical AI and safety in developing AGI positions it as a responsible leader in the AI industry.
  • OpenAI's innovative products, such as Sora for video creation from text, demonstrate its commitment to pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities.

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Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care

Mental healthcare service

Fertility treatment coverage

401(k) with generous matching

20-week paid parental leave

Life insurance (complimentary)

AD&D insurance (complimentary)

Short-term/long-term disability insurance (complimentary)

Optional buy-up life insurance

Flexible work hours and unlimited paid time off (we encourage 4+ weeks per year)

Annual learning & development stipend

Regular team happy hours and outings

Daily catered lunch and dinner

Travel to domestic conferences