Strategic Finance, Workloads

OpenAI

. Partner with Inference researchers, Scaling, Product, and Data Science teams to identify, evaluate, and prioritize optimization opportunities .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $234,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and structured problem-solving abilities to drive strategic initiatives and optimize inference performance. Capable of building processes and leading cross-functional teams while effectively communicating technical and financial trade-offs.

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Analytical SkillsStrategic Finance ExperienceCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical Problem-SolvingExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Management ConsultingStrategy & OperationsPerformance OptimizationData AnalysisFinancial Projections

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingEntrepreneurial MindsetStakeholder AlignmentCredibility Building

Tools & Technologies

AI/ML InfrastructureCloud Computing

Industry Keywords

Inference EfficiencyCompute Demand ForecastsCapacity PlanningOptimization Opportunities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Inference researchers, Scaling, Product, and Data Science teams to identify, evaluate, and prioritize optimization opportunities
Weigh customer and economic trade-offs across model performance, latency, throughput, engagement, and compute cost
Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives to improve inference efficiency
Establish clear ownership, coordinate work across teams, and track execution progress
Establish key performance metrics, dashboards, and analytical frameworks to identify inference performance gaps
Quantify the financial impact of improvements
Partner with Compute Finance and other Strategic Finance teams on long-term compute demand forecasts, capacity planning, investment decisions, and financial projections

Requirements

What you’ll need

Technical academic background (e.g., computer science, engineering, or mathematics) or current experience partnering closely with research or engineering teams on technical problems
8–10+ years of experience in management consulting, strategy & operations, strategic finance, or a related analytical role
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
Track record of turning ambiguous problems into actionable recommendations and measurable impact
Executive presence and communication skills to build credibility with researchers and engineers, align stakeholders, and explain technical and financial trade-offs
Entrepreneurial mindset, with experience building processes and independently driving initiatives from idea through execution
Technical curiosity and enthusiasm for frontier AI and inference economics
Experience with AI/ML infrastructure, cloud computing, or technical performance optimization is a plus, but not required
Ability to work from the San Francisco office three days per week
Work authorization 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)
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 and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Charitable donation matching and wellness stipends may also be provided