Sulman Choudhry
Head of ChatGPT engineering at OpenAI, responsible for developing and scaling ChatGPT and turning cutting-edge research into broadly accessible AI products; previously led initiatives at Meta (Instagram Reels, IGTV, Stories) and was on UberEATS founding team.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 44min
How OpenAI’s engineering org is reshaping teams, roles and workflows w/ Sulman Choudhry #250
Sulman Choudhry, Head of ChatGPT engineering at OpenAI and former product lead at Meta and UberEATS, discusses how engineering teams evolve around missions. He covers fluid mission-driven teams, vertical vs horizontal structures, and the Directly Responsible Individual model. Conversations dive into coordinating many experiments, managers as systems designers, mentoring across levels, and scaling decision-making without bottlenecks.
Dec 30, 2025 • 25min
From Research Lab to Record-Breaking Product: How OpenAI Engineered for Unprecedented Scale w/ Sulman Choudhry, Samir Ahmed & Lawrence Bruhmeller #242
In this engaging discussion, guests Sulman Choudhry and Samir Ahmed from OpenAI share insights into scaling ChatGPT from 100 million to 700 million users. They delve into the unique hiring of 'extreme generalists' and the impact of AI-native interns on productivity. The duo recalls their strategies for managing unexpected growth surges and how cross-discipline collaborations helped tackle challenges. They also discuss the integration of research and engineering, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in a rapid development environment.
