Engineering Manager, Cooperative Systems

OpenAI

. Lead and grow a small team building applied AI systems for internal operations .

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $325,000 - $385,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI systemsautomation systemsfull stack developmentsystems designinfrastructuredeveloper toolsworkflow automationknowledge graphsdata systemsengineering management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcustomer interactionfeedback-driven developmentproblem-solvingadaptabilityteam buildingcollaborationtechnical judgmentoperational complexity