About the job
OpenAI is seeking a Senior Legal Program Manager focused on Hardware Compliance to join the team in San Francisco. This position leads compliance efforts for hardware projects, working closely with colleagues across multiple disciplines. The role centers on maintaining regulatory standards and guiding hardware initiatives through complex compliance requirements.
What You Will Do
- Drive hardware compliance programs from planning through execution
- Work alongside engineering, legal, and product teams to interpret and apply regulatory guidelines
- Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations affecting hardware products
- Shape and refine compliance strategies as technology and requirements evolve
Impact
This role helps define how OpenAI approaches hardware compliance, supporting the development of products that meet legal and regulatory expectations. The Senior Legal Program Manager’s expertise ensures that hardware projects are built with compliance in mind from the start.

