Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Paris

OpenAI

Paris, France
Not specified; not specified; relocation assistanc...
Remote
8+ years engineering or technical delivery experience
2+ years managing high-performing fde or customer-facing engineers
Write and review production-grade code in javascript or python
This role involves leading a team of Forward Deployed Engineers to turn research breakthroughs into production systems at the intersection of customer delivery and core platform development

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading a team of Forward Deployed Engineers to turn research breakthroughs into production systems at the intersection of customer delivery and core platform development.
  • The successful candidate will own end-to-end delivery outcomes, codify best practices into tools and playbooks, and provide actionable feedback to Product and Research teams.
  • OpenAI offers relocation assistance for this Paris-based position which utilizes a hybrid work model requiring three days in the office per week and up to 25% travel.

Matching Summary

This role involves leading a team of Forward Deployed Engineers to turn research breakthroughs into production systems at the intersection of customer delivery and core platform development.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Relocation assistance offered

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years engineering or technical delivery experience
  • 2+ years managing high-performing FDE or customer-facing engineers
  • Write and review production-grade code in Javascript or Python
  • Lead high-pressure technical projects from prototype to production

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to simplify complex work under pressure
  • Experience building deep trust with teams
  • Skill in elevating team performance through clarity not process
  • Judgment to distinguish critical issues from noise

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of engineering or technical delivery experience
  • 2+ years managing high-performing FDE or customer-facing engineers
  • Proficiency in writing production-grade code using Javascript or Python

Work Rights

Not specified

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