System Power Engineer, Consumer Devices

OpenAI

System Power Engineer optimizing power consumption across embedded hardware for AI consumer devices. Collaborating with Electrical Engineering and software teams to improve efficiency and performance.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $293,000 - $325,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and develop power testing automation to evaluate system behavior across a range of workloads and operating conditions.
Measure subsystem-level power consumption using power breakout probes and other lab instrumentation.
Develop and execute power characterization tests spanning basic workloads, complex mixed-use scenarios, and representative day-of-use experiences.
Partner closely with Electrical Engineers to identify opportunities to improve system power efficiency.
Collaborate with software engineering teams to optimize energy usage in scenarios that impact battery life, device temperature, charging performance, and overall user experience.
Define repeatable power benchmarks and measurement methodologies to assess launch readiness and track performance throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience measuring and optimizing power consumption on embedded hardware platforms.
Demonstrated experience designing and operating complex hardware-in-the-loop laboratories and orchestrating device testing at scale.
Experience analyzing power profiles and correlating them with overall system performance.
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Electrical Engineering, embedded software, systems, and product teams.
Experience defining repeatable power benchmarks and launch readiness metrics for hardware products.
Strong proficiency in Python.

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

power testing automationpower consumption measurementpower characterization testspower benchmarksPythonhardware-in-the-loop testingpower profile analysisenergy optimizationembedded hardware platformsmeasurement methodologies

Soft Skills

collaborationcross-functional teamworkcommunication