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OpenAI

Engineering Manager, API Multicloud

OpenAI

. Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team responsible for OpenAI's API infrastructure across multiple cloud providers .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $325,000 - $405,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading high-performing engineering teams focused on distributed systems and cloud infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on operational excellence and performance optimization. Proven ability to define technical vision and drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable and reliable production services.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Leadership In Engineering TeamsDistributed Systems ExpertiseCloud Infrastructure ManagementProduction Infrastructure On AWS, Google Cloud, Or AzurePerformance Optimization And Reliability

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Hard Skills
Distributed SystemsCloud InfrastructureAPI DevelopmentCapacity PlanningInfrastructure EfficiencyModel ServingScalabilityOperational ExcellenceTechnical StrategyCross-Functional Execution
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsMentoringInfluencing Technical DirectionNavigating Ambiguity
Industry Keywords
API InfrastructureCSP EnvironmentsAI InfrastructureInference SystemsProduction Launch

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudDistributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team responsible for OpenAI's API infrastructure across multiple cloud providers
  • Define the technical vision, strategy, and roadmap for API Multicloud
  • Drive architecture and execution of distributed systems supporting API routing, model serving, and cloud infrastructure across CSP environments
  • Partner with inference, API, infrastructure, security, Safety Systems, and CSP engineering teams
  • Launch new models, expand platform capabilities, and deliver reliable production services
  • Own platform reliability, performance, and operational excellence
  • Drive improvements in capacity planning, infrastructure efficiency, and deployment processes
  • Recruit and develop exceptional engineering talent
  • Set priorities, navigate ambiguity, and drive cross-functional execution while balancing near-term needs with long-term technical investments

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience leading, building, and developing high-performing engineering teams responsible for large-scale cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, or platform engineering
  • Strong technical background in distributed systems and cloud infrastructure
  • Experience building and operating production infrastructure on AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
  • Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional engineering initiatives from architecture through production launch and ongoing operations
  • Strong understanding of scalability, reliability, performance optimization, and infrastructure efficiency in large-scale production environments
  • Ability to hire, mentor, and develop engineering talent
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience influencing technical direction across engineering teams and external partners
  • Experience with AI infrastructure, inference systems, or model serving is a plus
  • Ability to work from the US office three days per week
  • Authorization to work in the country where the job is located

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)
  • Paid time off: 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 offices, and 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