About the company
OpenAIās mission is to ensure that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. Our Communications team is composed of PR/Media Relations, Events, Design, and other external-facing functions. The teamās ethos is to support OpenAI's mission and goals by clearly and authentically explaining our technology, values, and approach to safely building powerful AI. The Events team is a dynamic group dedicated to crafting extraordinary experiences that encompass our company's values and mission. Our team is driven by a passion for bringing people together to connect in meaningful ways.
Job Summary
In this role, you will:
šDevelop and maintain OpenAIās compute roadmap, working closely with leadership, technical experts and key external partners šFinancially assess investments, build models, and make thoughtful recommendations that are ambitious but achievable šLead negotiations with key vendors and partners šManage ongoing compute and infrastructure spend, identify areas for improvement/efficiency, and partner with stakeholders to execute on opportunities šEstablish key compute efficiency metrics across AI research and product, and regularly monitor, analyze, and report on these metrics to drive improvement šServe as a partner to FP&A and strategic finance teams, aligning compute and infrastructure with broader financial and business šCreate high-quality Exec and Board-facing presentations šStay abreast of market trends and competitive dynamics to inform and improve our infrastructure strategy šCollaborate with engineering, product, research, and security teams to align compute plans with internal roadmaps
You might thrive in this role if you have:
š7+ years of experience across strategic finance, business operations, venture capital, private / growth equity, private credit, investment banking, consulting, strategic finance, corporate development, strategy & operations, and/or business development šExperience with project finance, capital project and infrastructure financial analysis, and large-scale, high dollar investment projects šKnowledge of physical computing infrastructure: power and space, data center facilities, hardware, and networking šExceptionally strong analytical, financial modeling, and written and oral communication skills šDemonstrated track record of thoughtful investment decisions šExperience driving operational outcomes under ambitious deadlines šExceptionally strong relationship building, business judgment, and communication skills šBachelorās degree or equivalent practical experience