Backend Software Engineer, Leverage Engineering at OpenAI

San Francisco, California, United States

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$310,000 – $385,000Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaScriptReactPythonPostgresMySQLProblem-SolvingEngineering

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Backend Software Engineer position?

The salary range is $310K - $385K.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for this Backend Software Engineer role?

Required skills include 7+ years of professional engineering experience, proficiency with JavaScript, React, and other web technologies, proficiency with Python, and experience with relational databases like Postgres/MySQL. Interest in AI/ML is also needed, along with the ability to thrive in fast-growing companies.

What is the company culture like at OpenAI?

OpenAI's values center on AI created with safety and human needs at its core, encompassing diverse perspectives and experiences. They are an equal opportunity employer.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have 7+ years of engineering experience, proficiency in JavaScript/React, Python, and databases, plus the ability to handle loosely defined tasks in fast-paced environments. Bonus for former founders or early startup engineers who have built products from scratch.

OpenAI

Develops safe and beneficial AI technologies

About OpenAI

OpenAI develops and deploys artificial intelligence technologies aimed at benefiting humanity. The company creates advanced AI models capable of performing various tasks, such as automating processes and enhancing creativity. OpenAI's products, like Sora, allow users to generate videos from text descriptions, showcasing the versatility of its AI applications. Unlike many competitors, OpenAI operates under a capped profit model, which limits the profits it can make and ensures that excess earnings are redistributed to maximize the social benefits of AI. This commitment to safety and ethical considerations is central to its mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) serves all of humanity.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$18,433.2MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees