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Software Engineer, Engineering Acceleration

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity.
$300,000 - $450,000
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
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Description For Software Engineer, Engineering Acceleration

The Applied AI team at OpenAI is seeking a Software Engineer for Engineering Acceleration to join their fast-growing team. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining foundational systems that engineers use to build ChatGPT and the API. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years in infrastructure building tooling for developers. They will drive the development of tools and systems to accelerate engineering velocity, reduce manual effort, and increase output quality. The role includes using the latest AI tools to optimize team productivity, collaborating with various teams to understand their needs, and bringing new features and research capabilities to the world. Key responsibilities include guiding product engineering teams on best practices, creating an inclusive culture, and participating in an on-call rotation for system reliability. The position is based in San Francisco HQ, with relocation assistance available. OpenAI offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $300K – $450K, generous equity, and comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance, mental health support, 401(k) matching, unlimited time off, and parental leave. The company values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Last updated a year ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Engineering Acceleration

  • Design, develop, and implement tools, systems, and processes to accelerate engineering velocity
  • Use latest AI tools to optimize team productivity
  • Work closely with various teams to understand their workflows and needs
  • Partner with product engineers to lay necessary technical foundations
  • Guide product engineering teams on best practices for observable, scalable systems
  • Create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture
  • Participate in on-call rotation for system reliability

Requirements For Software Engineer, Engineering Acceleration

Kubernetes
Python
PostgreSQL
  • 5+ years of experience in engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in infrastructure building tooling for developers
  • Experience-driven empathy for tools, frustrations, and processes that slow engineering teams
  • Track record of building inclusive teams
  • Voracious desire to learn and fill in missing skills
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and rapidly changing conditions

Benefits For Software Engineer, Engineering Acceleration

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
Equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • 401(k) plan with 50% matching
  • Unlimited time off and 13 company holidays per year
  • Paid parental leave (20 weeks) and family-planning support
  • Annual learning & development stipend ($1,500 per year)
  • Generous equity

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