Engineering Manager, Sensitive Deployments

About the Role

The Engineering Manager for Sensitive Deployments will play a crucial role in leading the development and deployment of Openai's AI technology in sensitive environments, such as government and high-risk domains. This will involve partnering with cross-functional teams, including Product, Research, Security, and Global Affairs, to ensure the successful delivery of high-impact projects. The role will require a deep understanding of architecture, infrastructure, and model behavior, as well as the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

The Engineering Manager will be responsible for hiring and developing a team of senior engineers, setting a high technical bar, and driving the technical execution of the team. This will involve coaching engineers on technical judgment, customer communication, and prioritization, as well as building team mechanisms that enable the group to scale without adding unnecessary process or complexity.

The success of this role will have a significant impact on Openai's ability to deliver its technology in sensitive environments, and will require a strong understanding of the technical, operational, and regulatory requirements of these domains.

What You Will Do

• Lead a team of senior engineers responsible for complex, high-impact deployments of Openai technology in sensitive environments
• Own end-to-end delivery outcomes across prototype, pilot, production launch, and ongoing operation
• Partner directly with senior customer stakeholders, technical teams, and implementation partners to scope work, sequence delivery, and remove blockers
• Set and maintain a high bar for architecture, code quality, testing, observability, reliability, security, and operational readiness
• Translate field learnings into reusable tools, playbooks, reference architectures, product requirements, and roadmap feedback
• Help the team make crisp tradeoffs between speed, quality, security, safety, and customer-specific needs
• Serve as a technical escalation point for deployments where ambiguity, urgency, or mission sensitivity is high
• Coach engineers on technical judgment, customer communication, prioritization, and operating calmly under pressure
• Build team mechanisms that let the group scale without adding unnecessary process or complexity

What We Are Looking For

• 10+ years of engineering or technical delivery experience, including 4+ years managing high-performing engineers
• Experience working with government, defense, intelligence, public sector, critical infrastructure, or similarly sensitive/regulated customers
• Strong technical depth across full-stack software, cloud infrastructure, APIs, data systems, security, and production operations
• Experience with deployment models involving Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, identity, access controls, encryption, monitoring, and compliance requirements
• Ability to credibly engage senior executives, mission owners, security stakeholders, and deeply technical ICs
• Strong understanding of architecture, infrastructure, and model behavior
• Experience with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languages

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI or machine learning technology
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks
• Experience with agile development methodologies and DevOps practices
• Strong understanding of customer needs and expectations in sensitive environments

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Comprehensive health insurance and benefits
• Flexible PTO and remote work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities and training
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects with a talented team
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
• Support for ongoing education and career development

• Develop a strong understanding of AI and machine learning technology, as well as experience with deployment models involving cloud infrastructure, APIs, and data systems.
• Build a portfolio of examples that demonstrate your technical expertise and experience working with sensitive customers and regulated environments.
• Prepare to discuss your experience with agile development methodologies and DevOps practices, as well as your ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Research Openai's technology and products, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with the company's mission and values.
• Be prepared to provide examples of your experience working with cross-functional teams, and your ability to drive technical execution and coach engineers on technical judgment and customer communication.
• Consider highlighting any experience you have working with government, defense, intelligence, or public sector customers, as well as any knowledge you have of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.