OpenAI
Software Engineer, Applied Emerging Talent (2027)
$180K
San Francisco · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Sep 14, 2026
- Experience
- 0–1 years of experience in software engineering or a relevant field.
- Education
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Build and deliver customer-facing ChatGPT and OpenAI API features, working with users and cross-functional teams while optimizing applications for speed, scale, safety, and reliability.
What you'll do
- Own end-to-end development of customer-facing product features and experiences.
- Talk to users to understand problems and design solutions; collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Optimize applications for speed and scale and contribute to an inclusive culture.
What they ask for
- Proficiency with JavaScript, React, and some backend languages (the team uses Python).
- Some experience with relational databases such as Postgres/MySQL.
- Ability to move fast amid loosely defined work, competing priorities, or deadlines.
Nice to have
- Interest in AI/ML; direct experience is not required.
Pay
$180K (currency not stated; compensation type not stated)
Tools
JavaScript, React, Python, Postgres, MySQL
AI focus
Build customer-facing ChatGPT and OpenAI API products; AI/ML interest is sought, but direct experience is not required.
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