Hybrid 3P Architect

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About the role

  • 3P Architect driving rack- and cluster-level reference designs for AI infrastructure at OpenAI. Collaborating with internal and external teams to translate workload requirements into system architectures.

Responsibilities

  • Define rack- and cluster-level reference architectures for AI infrastructure deployments.
  • Translate workload requirements into clear system design specifications and partner deliverables.
  • Collaborate with performance modeling teams to evaluate architectural tradeoffs and system behaviors.
  • Align internal stakeholders and external partners on critical system attributes (performance, cost, power, reliability, scalability).
  • Identify gaps in current technology offerings and drive vendors (ODM/JDM, silicon, networking) to close those gaps.
  • Influence and shape vendor roadmaps to meet future infrastructure needs.
  • Track emerging technologies and evaluate their applicability to AI systems.
  • Define and lead proof-of-concept (PoC) efforts to validate new architectures and technologies.
  • Act as a key interface between OpenAI and external partners, ensuring execution against design intent.

Requirements

  • Have strong experience in system architecture for large-scale infrastructure or data center environments.
  • Understand AI workload characteristics and how they map to system-level design decisions.
  • Are comfortable working with performance modeling outputs to inform architectural direction.
  • Have experience working with or managing hardware vendors (ODM/JDM, silicon, networking).
  • Can drive alignment across multiple stakeholders with competing constraints.
  • Have a track record of turning ambiguous requirements into clear, executable system designs.
  • Are proactive in identifying gaps and driving solutions across organizational boundaries.

Benefits

  • 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), plus 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, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus 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 to fuel your professional growth
  • Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.

Job title

3P Architect

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$342,000 - $555,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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