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OpenAI

Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering

OpenAI

. Lead and grow a team of Forward Deployed Engineers delivering production systems with frontier models .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeMunich • GermanySeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading engineering teams and managing high-pressure technical projects, with a strong focus on delivering production systems and driving customer value. Proficient in production-grade coding with JavaScript and Python, while effectively translating field insights into actionable strategies.

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Team LeadershipTechnical Project ManagementProduction-Grade CodingCustomer-Facing EngineeringActionable Feedback

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Hard Skills
JavaScriptPythonTechnical DeliveryProduction SystemsFrontend DevelopmentBackend DevelopmentHigh-Pressure Project LeadershipScalable Staffing ModelsEffective Practices CodificationTechnical Judgment
Soft Skills
Decision MakingSimplifying Complex WorkOperating with UrgencyProviding Actionable FeedbackTeam Growth Support
Industry Keywords
Forward Deployed EngineersCustomer DeploymentsProduct RoadmapGTMField TeamsProduction-Grade SystemsHigh-Performance BarAmbiguous EnvironmentsTechnical OutcomesCustomer Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
JavaScriptPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and grow a team of Forward Deployed Engineers delivering production systems with frontier models
  • Own end-to-end technical and business value outcomes for customer deployments
  • Partner with Product, Research, Sales, and GTM to inform roadmap priorities and support safe deployment at scale
  • Codify effective practices into tools, playbooks, and roadmap inputs
  • Identify and urgently raise indicators in product behavior, customer environments, and delivery practices
  • Distinguish what requires action using sound judgment
  • Set a high performance bar and support team growth through direct, actionable feedback
  • Define scalable staffing and support models for field teams

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 8+ years of engineering or technical delivery experience
  • 2+ years managing high-performing FDE or customer-facing engineers
  • Experience leading high-pressure technical projects from prototype to production
  • Production-grade coding experience across frontend and backend using JavaScript or Python
  • Ability to simplify complex work and make fast, sound decisions under pressure
  • Ability to operate with urgency in ambiguous or evolving environments
  • Ability to translate field experience into actionable feedback for Product and Research
  • Ability to work from the Munich office three days per week
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Relocation assistance to new employees
  • Hybrid work model
  • Professional development through team growth and direct, actionable feedback
  • Immigration and sponsorship support may be provided based on individual circumstances
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities