Engineering Manager, Identity Platform

OpenAI

. Build, lead, and develop a high-performing engineering team .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $293,000 - $385,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and leading high-performance engineering teams while defining and executing technical strategies for distributed systems. Proven ability to enhance system reliability, security, and performance in large-scale environments.

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Distributed Systems ArchitectureHigh-Scale Backend SystemsTeam Leadership and DevelopmentInfrastructure ManagementReliability and Security Improvement

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Hard Skills

Distributed SystemsBackend SystemsInfrastructure ManagementRequest ValidationToken Exchange InfrastructureSystem ReliabilityLatency OptimizationSecurity PracticesCluster ManagementStorage Layers

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringClear CommunicationHolistic ThinkingDecision-Making

Industry Keywords

Engineering Team DevelopmentTechnical StrategyHigh-Performance EngineeringFast-Paced EnvironmentsUser Data Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, lead, and develop a high-performing engineering team
Coach and mentor engineers and senior technical leads
Define and own the technical strategy, roadmap, and execution for OpenAI’s core identity systems
Guide the architecture of distributed systems operating at massive scale
Partner with Product and Infrastructure teams to support new product needs and uphold high system standards
Ensure effective team operations, strong engineering rigor, and delivery against ambitious goals
Establish processes and a culture that enable fast learning, high trust, and responsible innovation
Lead the authentication stack and token exchange infrastructure
Own and improve request validation at the edge for logged-in users
Oversee systems enabling secure access to user data for internal consumers across the company

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience building, scaling, and operating distributed systems at large scale
3+ years of experience managing high-performance engineering teams in fast-paced, rapidly shifting environments
Experience managing an infrastructure team
Experience hiring, coaching, and developing engineers
Deep experience building and operating high-scale backend systems
Track record of improving reliability, latency, and security in production
Broad infrastructure expertise across hardware and cluster management to services and storage layers
Strong people leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities
Clear communication and holistic thinking
Ability to make decisions grounded in user needs and long-term sustainability

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
Paid sick or safe time
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend
Daily meals in 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