# Engineering Manager, Cooperative Systems

**Company:** [OpenAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/openai)
**Location:** Seattle, WA
**Role:** Engineering Management
**Salary:** $325k – $385k/yr
**Skills:** AI, Full-Stack Development, System Design, Infrastructure, Developer Tools, Automation Platforms, Knowledge Graphs, Data Systems, Workflow Automation, Internal Tooling
**Posted:** 2026-04-27

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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.)

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