About the job
About Our Team
Join our dynamic AI Deployment Engineering team at OpenAI, where we are committed to the secure and efficient implementation of Generative AI solutions. As trusted advisors, we collaborate closely with our clients to create a robust pipeline of GenAI applications tailored to their specific industries, guiding them from concept to production through expert technical support. As the inaugural AI Deployment Engineer dedicated to the Public Sector, you will empower government entities to innovate through cutting-edge solutions such as automated content creation, contextual search, and unique applications leveraging our latest models and technologies.
About the Position
We seek a proactive technical leader who can forge partnerships with our public sector clients and ensure they derive measurable value from Generative AI. You will work collaboratively with federal, state, and local government agencies, policymakers, and various public institutions to pinpoint high-impact applications and devise a strategic roadmap for GenAI adoption. Your role will involve teaming up with technical staff, subject matter experts, systems integrators, and implementation partners to transition from prototype to full-scale production. By adopting a comprehensive perspective on client needs, you will design a robust architecture utilizing the OpenAI API and additional services to maximize client benefits. This position requires close collaboration with our Sales, Solutions Engineering, Global Affairs, Applied Research, and Product teams.
This role is based in Washington, DC, and we provide relocation assistance to new hires.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the technical lead for our most advanced public sector clients, serving as their trusted partner in ideating and developing innovative applications using our API.
Engage with senior stakeholders to identify optimal GenAI applications in their sectors and create a detailed backlog to support their AI initiatives.
Proactively drive customer value by developing hands-on prototypes and providing strategic insights, often in collaboration with systems integrators and implementation partners.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with customer leadership and stakeholders to ensure the successful deployment and scaling of their applications.
Contribute to our open-source developer resources and enterprise solutions.
Enhance the AI Deployment Engineering function by sharing knowledge, documenting best practices, and publishing resources in our internal and external repositories.
