Host Systems Software Engineer

What this role involves

OpenAI is hiring a Host Systems Software Engineer to develop and optimize low-level software for next-generation AI hardware. The role focuses on Linux kernel drivers, high-throughput I/O, and RDMA networking, requiring strong C/C++ and Linux systems skills. The engineer will collaborate with hardware and cross-functional teams to bring up and validate new platforms.

Skills this posting asks for

• c
• c++
• python
• linux kernel drivers
• rdma
• pcie
• dma
• nic software
• accelerator software
• high-performance i/o
• kernel networking
• ibverbs
• roce
• ecn
• dcqcn
• sr-iov
• iommu
• dma-buf
• rust
• linux tooling

Requirements

• Level: senior

From the employer’s posting

About the Team OpenAI’s Hardware organization develops AI-native silicon and system-level solutions for the unique demands of advanced AI workloads. Building on efforts like Jalapeño, the team is developing future generations of AI-native silicon and tightly integrated systems to power the next gen…