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OpenAIOpenAISeattle, WA

Engineering Manager, Cooperative Systems

Hands-on engineering manager leading a small team to build AI-powered automation systems for internal operations across sales, support, finance, and more. Requires 3+ years management experience, deep AI application expertise, and full-stack technical skills in a fast-iterative environment.

325k – 385k/yr
HybridEngineering Management

About the role

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and grow a small team building applied AI systems for internal operations
  • Design and build AI-powered automation systems in close proximity to customers
  • Stay hands-on in architecture and implementation across the full stack
  • Develop evolving systems spanning developer tools, automation platforms, knowledge graphs, and data systems
  • Deploy systems directly to internal users and close customers to iterate rapidly based on real-world feedback
  • Engage frequently with scaled workforces to understand needs and validate solutions
  • Create systems for visibility and learning in hybrid workforces
  • Partner with product, research, and ops teams daily

What You Might Thrive in This Role If You

  • Have 12+ years of experience in engineering, including 3+ years of experience in engineering management, and at least 7 years as an IC engineer
  • Are a hands-on builder who enjoys operating across the stack
  • Have deep experience applying AI, and are ready to experiment with frontier approaches
  • Bring strong technical judgment across systems design, infrastructure, and full-stack development
  • Have built developer tools, internal platforms, or workflow automation systems
  • Enjoy frequent interaction with customers and thrive in feedback-driven development loops
  • Are comfortable with ambiguity and excited to operate in a rapidly evolving space
  • Have experience in operationally complex environments (e.g., logistics, support systems, internal tooling, warehouse automation, etc.)

Skills

AIFull-Stack DevelopmentSystem DesignInfrastructureDeveloper ToolsAutomation PlatformsKnowledge GraphsData SystemsWorkflow AutomationInternal Tooling
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