Firmware Engineer, RTOS, Consumer Devices at OpenAI in San Francisco

About the Team The Software Engineering Firmware team builds reliable, high-performance systems on custom hardware. We work closely with hardware engineers to design, optimize, and ship software that bridges cutting-edge devices and real-world constraints like memory, power, and latency. Our work spans early prototyping through product launch, ensuring that our embedded platforms are robust, efficient, and production-ready. About the Role As a Firmware Engineer, you will design, implement, and debug software for embedded devices. You’ll own low-level bring-up, write production C/C++ code, and partner closely with hardware teams to deliver reliable, high-performance systems. We’re looking for engineers with deep embedded expertise, strong debugging skills, and a passion for building systems that perform under real-world conditions. This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We use a hybrid work model of four days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees. In this role, you will: - Design, implement, and debug software for embedded devices. - Contribute to defining software requirements, interfaces, and test plans. - Bring up and debug new boards. - Analyze performance, memory, and power profiles and implement optimizations. - Investigate field issues, perform root-cause analysis, and deliver robust fixes. - Foster good software engineering…