Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering

OpenAI

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

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $302,000 - $385,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in engineering and technical delivery, with a strong focus on leading high-performing teams and managing complex projects from prototype to production. Capable of providing actionable feedback and fostering team growth while ensuring high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Engineering Experience2+ Years Managing EngineersProduction-Grade Code in JavaScriptProduction-Grade Code in PythonHigh-Pressure Project Leadership

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Hard Skills

Technical DeliveryProduction SystemsFrontend DevelopmentBackend DevelopmentCode ReviewPrototype DevelopmentProject ManagementTechnical Quality AssuranceData AnalysisPerformance Metrics

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipEffective CommunicationDecision MakingTrust BuildingFeedback Delivery

Tools & Technologies

PlaybooksRoadmap InputsCustomer EnvironmentsField Experience TranslationScalable Field Teams

Industry Keywords

Forward Deployed EngineersHigh-Performing TeamsProduct BehaviorGTM CollaborationAmbiguous 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 delivery outcomes through clarity, speed, coordination, and technical quality
Codify effective practices into tools, playbooks, and roadmap inputs
Raise early indicators related to product behavior, customer environments, or delivery practices
Use judgment to distinguish what requires action
Set a high performance bar and support team members’ growth through direct, actionable feedback
Define staffing and support models for scalable field teams
Partner with Product, Research, Sales, and GTM to inform roadmap priorities, drive exploration, and support safe deployment at scale
Travel up to 25%

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ 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
Ability to write and review production-grade code 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 build trust with a team by modeling calm, focus, and judgment
Ability to work from the NYC office three days per week
Willingness to travel up to 25%

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 offices
Meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Charitable donation matching and wellness stipends may also be provided
Hybrid work model