About the job
About Our Team
Join the innovative AI Deployment Engineering team at OpenAI, where we ensure the secure and efficient deployment of cutting-edge Generative AI applications for developers and enterprises alike. As trusted advisors, we collaborate with customers across various sectors, from burgeoning startups to established global enterprises, helping them realize the potential of GenAI in their industries.
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and business-savvy AI Deployment Engineer to partner with our strategic startup customers and lead the evolution of advanced AI technologies. You'll engage with some of the most dynamic startups globally, guiding them from ideation through to delivery and scaling, ensuring they maximize the value derived from our platform. This role allows you to work on groundbreaking use cases, while also serving as a vital link in providing high-quality product and model feedback. You will collaborate with diverse teams including Sales, Solutions Engineering, Applied Research, and Product, reporting directly to the Startups Solutions Architecture Lead.
This position is based in our New York City headquarters, utilizing a hybrid work model of three days in the office each week, with relocation assistance available for new hires.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as a technical thought partner for strategic startup customers, helping them create innovative applications on our API and facilitating their journey from concept to scale.
Offer proactive insights to enhance business outcomes and expedite application development.
Collaborate with customers on experiments and prototypes, showcasing practical use cases.
Contribute to community-driven resources, sharing insights, best practices, and useful materials to elevate the function.
Provide valuable feedback to Product and Research teams to inform future developments.
Foster relationships within the startup ecosystem, acting as a technical partner to individual customers and the broader community.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
A minimum of 5 years of experience as a software engineer, ML engineer, or in a related field, preferably within a startup environment; experience as a founder or founding engineer is highly desirable.
Demonstrable expertise in AI technologies and deployment strategies.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders effectively.
Proven problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to technical challenges.
A passion for innovation and a desire to push the boundaries of AI application.

