OpenAI
Platform Engineering Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE)
Found: March 3, 2026
This role is based in San Francisco with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week.
Compensation:
$302K – $335K/year + Offers Equity
Responsibilities:
- Guide a focused portfolio of platform bets with clear hypotheses and measurable outcomes.
- Build and validate software with design partners, iterating based on real-world feedback.
- Co-develop with long-term owners to align on architecture and handoff criteria.
- Maintain high engineering standards for design, code quality, and operational readiness.
- Grow and develop the engineering team through coaching and feedback.
- Operate with high judgment and influence across stakeholders.
Requirements:
- 8+ years of engineering experience, including 2+ years managing high-performance teams.
- Strong customer focus and ability to partner with senior stakeholders.
- Excellent cross-functional execution skills.
- Ability to build inclusive team dynamics.