Firmware Engineer, RTOS, Consumer Devices is open at OpenAI in San Francisco (hybrid). The posting gives a salary of $347K - $385K. Posted on Dec 16, 2025, and still on OpenAI’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
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…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on OpenAI’s careers page.
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