Backend Software Engineer

4 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States OpenAI Full time

**Company Overview**

About OpenAI:

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity.

We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products.

AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.

**Job Description**

As a Backend Software Engineer at OpenAI, you will play a key role in developing cutting-edge AI technologies that benefit humanity.

You will own the end-to-end development lifecycle for new platform capabilities and integrations with other systems.

Collaborate closely with engineers, data scientists, information systems architects, and internal customers to understand their problems and implement effective solutions.

**Requirements**

  • 4+ years of professional engineering experience (excluding internships) in relevant roles at tech and product-driven companies
  • Former founder, or early engineer at a startup who has built a product from scratch is a plus
  • Proficiency with JavaScript, React, and other web technologies
  • Proficiency with a backend language (we use Python)
  • Some experience with relational databases like Postgres/MySQL
  • Interest in AI/ML (direct experience not required)
  • Proven ability to thrive in fast-growing, product-driven companies by effectively navigating loosely defined tasks and managing competing priorities or deadlines

**Compensation Package**

We offer a competitive salary range of $180,000 - $250,000 per year, based on location and experience.



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