Full-Stack Software Engineer
Job Description
OpenAI is seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer to join their Consumer Products team in San Francisco. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of AI technology, building both customer-facing applications and internal tools that power OpenAI's products and teams.
The position requires a seasoned professional with 7+ years of experience in full-stack web development, combining technical expertise with a strong focus on user experience and security. As a Full-Stack Engineer, you'll collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to transform early-stage prototypes into production-ready systems.
The role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $380K to $460K, plus equity and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, generous parental leave, and flexible PTO. The position is fully onsite in San Francisco, with relocation assistance available.
Working at OpenAI means being part of a mission-driven company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits humanity. The Full-Stack Engineering team plays a crucial role in this mission by building the applications that enable both external products and internal operations.
Key responsibilities include designing and maintaining web applications, developing internal tools, rapid prototyping, and establishing best practices for code quality and security. The ideal candidate should be a pragmatic builder who can balance speed with reliability, navigate various technologies, and deliver excellent user experiences.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to make a significant impact in the AI field while working with cutting-edge technology. The role offers the chance to work on meaningful projects that directly influence both customer experiences and internal operations at one of the world's leading AI companies.
Responsibilities For Full-Stack Software Engineer
- Design, build, and maintain web applications for external customers
- Develop internal tools used across research, product development, design, operations, and engineering teams
- Rapidly prototype and iterate on new tools in collaboration with stakeholders
- Architect and deliver full-stack solutions with a strong emphasis on usability and security
- Evaluate third-party and open-source solutions, making sound build vs. buy decisions
- Establish best practices for internal tooling, including code quality, reliability, and security
Requirements For Full-Stack Software Engineer
- 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering with a focus on full-stack web development
- Proficient in building user-facing products and internal applications with rapid iteration cycles
- Experience taking early-stage products from zero-to-one and iterating quickly based on user feedback
- Strong understanding of security principles and best practices for protecting sensitive data
- Familiar with a broad range of modern front-end and back-end frameworks and tools
- Experience building internal tools for multidisciplinary teams
- Proven track record of effectively selecting and integrating third-party or open-source solutions
- Strong design sense and experience collaborating closely with designers
- Familiarity with infrastructure and deployment for internal systems
- Experience working in environments where speed must be balanced with security and reliability
Benefits For Full-Stack Software Engineer
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
- Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents)
- Paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
- Flexible PTO for exempt employees
- 13+ paid company holidays
- Mental health and wellness support
- Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
- Annual learning and development stipend
- Daily meals in offices and meal delivery credits
- Relocation support
- Charitable donation matching
- Wellness stipends
- Equity
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