Client Platform Engineer

OpenAI

. Build and own agentic solutions that automate OpenAI fleet operations and reduce employee friction .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $347,000 - $445,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and managing secure Linux endpoint management systems, integrating CI/CD workflows, and utilizing configuration management tools. Proficient in Python and Go, with a strong focus on compliance frameworks and operational improvements.

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Linux Fleet ManagementCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentConfiguration ManagementInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Cloud Environment Deployment

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Hard Skills

PythonGoLinuxTerraformAnsibleChefDockerKubernetesGitOpsTelemetry

Soft Skills

Analytical JudgmentInitiative

Tools & Technologies

AzureAWSGCPMDMEndpoint Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISACISMCCSP

Industry Keywords

SOC 2ISO 27001FedRAMPNIST Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureChefCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesLinuxMacOSPythonTerraformGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and own agentic solutions that automate OpenAI fleet operations and reduce employee friction
Design, develop, deploy, and operate secure Linux endpoint management systems across varied compliance environments
Build agentic workflows with OpenAI products and models using fleet telemetry to anticipate issues and guide remediation
Simplify device setup, software delivery, and onboarding support for new hires
Build secure, reliable workflows with scoped access, human review, traceable actions, and tested recovery
Partner with IT, Security, Research, and Engineering on Linux provisioning, updates, and support alongside macOS and Windows
Develop first-party software and integrate commercial and open-source tools for packaging, deployment, and application management
Manage fleet configuration as code through GitOps, version control, peer review, and automated validation
Build and operate CI/CD pipelines across Azure, AWS, and GCP with staged deployments and tested rollback
Use fleet telemetry to improve performance and reliability, detect configuration drift, and verify deployment outcomes
Participate in engineering on-call, own incident resolution, and implement lasting operational improvements
Collaborate with Security, IT, Research, Applied, and specialized engineering teams to secure employee devices and protect company systems and data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficiency in Python, Go, or another modern programming language
Deep experience securing and managing Linux fleets with configuration management, MDM, device enrollment, policy enforcement, and cloud identity integration
Demonstrated success with open-source endpoint tools for configuration, device and application management, and telemetry
Experience delivering secure, reliable, scalable systems across different compliance requirements
Deep experience managing infrastructure at scale with IaC and GitOps, using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Chef
Experience integrating and operating fleet infrastructure with CI/CD and DevOps workflows
Track record of deploying and operating fleet infrastructure in public cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Initiative, analytical judgment, and ability to turn problems into practical improvements
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, and NIST compliance frameworks
Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSP
Contributions to CPE open-source projects or technical communities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents)
Paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays
Multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge
Paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend
Daily meals in our offices
Meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Charitable donation matching
Wellness stipends
Immigration and sponsorship support may be provided based on individual circumstances