OpenAI

System Power Engineer, Consumer Devices

OpenAI3 days ago
Location

San Francisco

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 293,000 – 325,000

Level

Senior

Role

System Power Engineer

Posted

Jun 16, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

OpenAI is seeking a highly skilled System Power Engineer to optimize power consumption and efficiency for cutting-edge AI-powered consumer devices. The role involves developing sophisticated power testing methodologies, collaborating across engineering teams, and driving improvements in battery life, thermal performance, and system reliability for next-generation hardware products.

What you'll do

Power Testing Automation: Define and develop automated testing for system power consumption across various workloads and conditions
Subsystem Power Measurement: Measure and analyze power consumption using advanced lab instrumentation
Power Characterization: Execute comprehensive power tests spanning basic and complex usage scenarios
Efficiency Optimization: Collaborate with electrical and software engineering teams to improve system power efficiency
Benchmarking: Establish repeatable power benchmarks and measurement methodologies for product lifecycle tracking

What we look for

Technical

Power TestingAdvanced skills in developing power testing automation and measurement techniques
Hardware-in-the-Loop TestingExperience designing and operating complex hardware testing laboratories

Education

Engineering DegreeBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field

Experience

Embedded SystemsMinimum 5+ years of experience in power optimization for embedded hardware platforms
Hardware Product DevelopmentProven track record of contributing to hardware product development cycles

Skills

Required skills

Embedded Hardware PlatformsHands-on experience with embedded hardware power optimization and testing
Power InstrumentationExpertise in using power breakout probes and lab measurement tools
Power Profile AnalysisAbility to analyze and correlate power consumption with system performance
PythonStrong proficiency in Python programming
Cross-functional CollaborationExperience working with electrical engineering, software, and product teams

Nice to have

StatisticsUnderstanding of statistical methods and experimentation
Data ScienceKnowledge of data science concepts and methodologies
Battery-powered DevicesExperience with consumer electronics and battery life optimization

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 293,000 – 325,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Equity

Stock options available as part of compensation package

Hybrid Work

Flexible work model with 4 days in-office and 1 day remote

Relocation Assistance

Support for new hires relocating to San Francisco

Equal Opportunity

Commitment to diversity and inclusive workplace

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Review of resume and initial qualifications
  2. 2
    Technical Phone Screen — Detailed discussion of power engineering experience and technical skills
  3. 3
    On-site/Virtual Interviews — Multiple rounds of interviews with team members from electrical, software, and product engineering
  4. 4
    Technical Assessment — Practical assessment of power testing and optimization skills
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OpenAI is an American artificial intelligence research organization developing advanced AI models like GPT. Focused on ensuring AI benefits humanity, it creates tools for natural language processing and generative AI applications.

San Francisco, California, United StatesFounded 2015openai.com

Tech Stack

Languages
Python
Tools
Power Measurement ProbesHardware Testing Platforms
Other
Power Profiling Tools

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