Senior Support Engineer - API

AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity.
$100,000 - $200,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
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Description For Senior Support Engineer - API

OpenAI is seeking a Senior Support Engineer for their API team, based in London, UK. This role is part of the Technical Support team, responsible for ensuring developers and enterprises can reliably build mission-critical solutions using OpenAI models. The ideal candidate will collaborate directly with strategic enterprise accounts, solving complex problems and providing technical guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a dedicated technical resource for important API customers
  • Provide deep troubleshooting assistance and educate customers on platform use
  • Partner with engineering and customer teams to resolve issues
  • Operationalize solutions at scale
  • Build strong relationships with customer leaders and operators

The role requires 5+ years of experience in technical support engineering or software engineering, preferably in fast-paced environments. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar is desired. The ideal candidate should have strong problem-solving skills, the ability to build and ship prototypes on the API platform, and enjoy working on short, deep-dive projects.

OpenAI offers a competitive compensation package, including salary, equity, and benefits such as private medical insurance, pension plan, parental leave, unlimited time off, and a learning & development stipend. The company values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This hybrid role requires 3 days in the office per week, with relocation assistance available for new employees. Join OpenAI in shaping the future of AI technology and ensuring its benefits are widely shared.

Last updated 9 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Support Engineer - API

  • Serve as the dedicated technical resource for strategic API customers
  • Provide deep troubleshooting assistance and educate customers on platform use
  • Partner with engineering and customer teams to resolve complex issues
  • Operationalize solutions at scale
  • Build strong relationships with customer leaders and operators
  • Provide support coverage during holidays and weekends as needed
  • Engage with senior leaders internally and with customers
  • Coordinate resources across multiple teams
  • Take learnings from customer issues and implement solutions at scale

Requirements For Senior Support Engineer - API

Python
JavaScript
  • 5+ years of experience in technical support engineering or software engineering roles
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar
  • Experience in application development, ideally in tech startups or fast-paced environments
  • Ability to identify technical pain points in solutions
  • Proven experience building strong relationships with customers and cross-functional teams
  • Humble attitude and eagerness to help others
  • Ability to operate with high horsepower and context switch frequently
  • Experience building or shipping prototypes on API platforms
  • Preference for short, deep-dive projects over long-term solutions
  • Enjoyment of tinkering and experimenting

Benefits For Senior Support Engineer - API

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • Competitive salary
  • Generous equity
  • Private medical insurance covering 100% of premiums for employees and dependents
  • Pension plan with 4% employer contribution
  • 52 weeks maternity leave
  • 20 weeks parental leave
  • Unlimited time off
  • Annual learning & development stipend (£1,200 per year)
  • Relocation assistance for new employees

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