Technical Program Manager, Hardware Systems

OpenAI
Technical Program ManagementPosted 23 February 2026

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About the TeamThe Compute team works on the design of our AI supercomputers, doing everything from workload modeling to accelerator co-design. We’re leaning into our partnerships to make data center co-design an integral part of this process, and are looking for engineers to design AI supercomputers solutions for data center applicationsThis team will be responsible for working with partners to optimize their hardware for our workloads, identifying promising new deep learning accelerators, and bringing those hardware platforms to production.If you’re excited to work at the intersection of cutting edge deep learning and data center design this role is for you!About the RoleWe’re looking for a technical program manager, who will be responsible for driving technical initiatives to ensure product success from concept to launch. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders, from design engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams, external industry vendors and partners to ensure that all products are developed and delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.In this role, you will:In this role, you’ll be responsible for driving technical initiatives to ensure product success from concept to launchLead technical program management of next-gen AI hardware system development, you will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders, from design engineering, manufacturing, operations teams, and external industry vendors and partners to ensure that all products are developed and delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.Lead the team to establish NPI product development process, defining clear milestones and deliverables,drive internal process improvements across multiple terms and functionsProvide hands-on program management during analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and post implementation phases. Own overall program success spanning the end to end development of the hardware product. This includes the chip, package, board, module, rack, cable, subsystems spanning internal and external development work through successful deployment into the infrastructure and support of production workloads at scaleDevelop and manage overall program requirement, scope, schedules, and deliverables with engineering teams, partners and stakeholdersCommunicate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of programsUtilize problem-solving skills to resolve issues and overcome obstacles, perform risk assessment, risk mitigation and change management on projects. Manage multiple projects simultaneouslyMonitor project progress and ensure deadlines and standards are metYou might thrive in this role if you:Have an impressive track record of leading complex projects from concept to launch and have the ability to work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of programsIf you’re a creative, detail-oriented, and self-motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity in the tech industry, this could be the perfect role for youStay up to date on industry trends and technologiesBeing a close partner with cross-functional teams to understand key design changes requiring validation to accurately integrate engineering validation needs in to the overall system buildExperience driving development timelines for new platform introduction and manage internal review processDesign thermal management hardware including material selection, heat sinks, heat exchangers, air movers, pumps, and all supporting equipmentAre comfortable with ambiguity and rapidly changing conditions. About OpenAIOpenAI 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 s ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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