OpenAI
Software Engineer, Life Sciences
$347K–$450K
San Francisco · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026
About the job
Build and operate full-stack products connecting scientists with AI models, scientific tools, and laboratory workflows.
What you'll do
- Design backend services, APIs, and integrations for models, scientific tools, and laboratory services.
- Build interfaces that help scientists navigate complex workflows.
- Own products from problem definition and technical design through launch, operation, and iteration.
What they ask for
- Strong software engineering fundamentals and backend development skills, with ability to work across the stack.
- Experience shipping and operating products used by large user bases.
- Strong product judgment and ability to translate ambiguous needs into useful software.
- Ability to work autonomously and drive projects with limited direction.
Nice to have
- Experience building AI applications, model-serving integrations, or inference platforms.
- Experience with marketplaces, scientific tools, research data, or laboratory systems.
Pay
$347K – $450K USD base salary
AI focus
Build products that connect scientists with AI capabilities and support scientific research workflows.
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