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$102,000 - $138,000 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
Platform Engineer is a role within Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) at OpenAI for strong software and ML engineers who want to build new platform capabilities from scratch, grounded in real customer deployments. You'll join a small team working in pods against platform bets rather than a single long-running account.
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OpenAI is a leading artificial intelligence research laboratory and technology company, dedicated to advancing the field of AI through innovative research and development. Founded in 2015 in San Francisco, California, OpenAI operates at the intersection of technology, science, and ethics, with a mission to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity. The organization focuses on creating safe, beneficial, and widely accessible AI technologies, positioning itself as a pioneer in the rapidly evolving AI industry. OpenAIβs main products and services include advanced AI models such as GPT-3 and DALL-E, which enable natural language processing, content generation, and image creation. These tools are designed to be adaptable and scalable, offering features like fine-tuning for specific applications, multilingual support, and integration capabilities for developers and businesses. OpenAI targets a diverse audience, including researchers, developers, educators, and enterprises, providing them with cutting-edge AI solutions to enhance productivity, creativity, and decision-making. Notable achievements include the development of groundbreaking AI models that have set new benchmarks in the industry, as well as the establishment of partnerships with major tech companies and academic institutions. OpenAIβs commitment to ethical AI development and its open-source approach have solidified its position as a trusted leader in the field. By prioritizing safety and accessibility, OpenAI aims to democratize AI technology while addressing the complex challenges of artificial general intelligence.
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Posted: 2/17/2026
Sutherland
Market estimate for copy of platform engineer, forward deployed engineering (fde) roles
$120K
Average Salary