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Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - NYC

OpenAINew York City
Hybrid Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

5+ years of engineering or technical deployment experience with a focus on customer-facing projects; Proven ability to scope and deliver complex systems in fast-paced or ambiguous settings; Proficient in writing and reviewing production-grade code in Python, JavaScript, and related technologies.

About the job

About Our Team

At OpenAI, our Forward Deployed Engineering team collaborates closely with clients to transform groundbreaking research into fully operational systems. We thrive at the intersection of customer engagement and core platform innovation.

About the Role

As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you will spearhead intricate end-to-end deployments of cutting-edge models alongside our most significant clients. Your responsibilities will encompass discovery, technical scoping, system architecture, development, and production rollout, collaborating directly with customer engineering teams and domain experts.

Your success will be measured by the adoption of solutions in production, tangible workflow improvements, and feedback that informs product and model evolution. You will work in close partnership with our Product, Research, Partnerships, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Security, and Go-To-Market (GTM) teams.

This role is based in New York City with a hybrid work model of three days in the office weekly. We provide relocation assistance and require travel of up to 50%.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical delivery across various deployments from initial prototypes to stable production environments.

  • Develop full-stack systems that generate customer value and enhance our learning processes.

  • Integrate closely with client teams to understand their requirements and facilitate the adoption of your solutions.

  • Scope projects effectively, sequence deliveries, and proactively eliminate obstacles.

  • Balance trade-offs between project scope, speed, and quality; adapt plans to ensure timely delivery.

  • Contribute directly to coding when clarity or progress is essential.

  • Document effective practices into tools, playbooks, or reusable components for team utilization.

  • Provide field feedback that informs Research and Product teams about model performance and areas for improvement.

  • Keep project teams on track through clear communication and effective follow-through.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Possesses over 5 years of engineering or technical deployment experience, particularly in customer-facing roles.

  • Has experience in scoping and delivering complex systems within dynamic or uncertain environments.

  • Skilled in writing and reviewing production-quality code for both frontend and backend using Python, JavaScript, and other relevant technologies.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is at the forefront of artificial intelligence research and development, dedicated to ensuring that advanced AI benefits all of humanity. Our innovative team is committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in AI technology while prioritizing ethical considerations and real-world application.

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