Developer Experience Engineer at OpenAI

San Francisco, California, United States

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$280,000 – $345,000Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Artificial Intelligence, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Passionate about crafting exceptional developer experiences and creating inspirational technical content and projects
Robust full-stack engineering background with demonstrated experience building innovative applications using AI and large language models (LLMs)
Strong user empathy and care deeply about delivering experiences developers truly appreciate
Proven track record of successfully creating engaging technical content, compelling demos, or innovative developer tooling that accelerates technology adoption
Find joy in coding, continuously shipping high-quality, impactful software
Excel in dynamic environments characterized by rapidly evolving priorities, ambiguity, and competing deadlines
Exceptional collaborator who thrives working cross-functionally and enjoys partnering with diverse teams
Genuine commitment to AI ethics and safety, strongly aligning with OpenAI's responsible AI development principles

Responsibilities

Develop demos and sample applications demonstrating cutting-edge integrations and best practices using reasoning models, multimodal capabilities, and agent tools
Create high-quality technical content—including tutorials, blog posts, videos, and code samples—to educate and inspire the developer community about our models, APIs, and Codex
Actively engage with and foster a vibrant local and global developer ecosystem around OpenAI’s platform
Represent OpenAI at developer events and online platforms, serving as a knowledgeable, approachable advocate for developers
Gather and synthesize developer feedback to inform and enhance our product roadmap
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and marketing teams to ensure adoption and success of OpenAI’s developer tools and APIs
Contribute directly to improving and refining OpenAI’s developer interfaces and surfaces
Own challenges end-to-end, proactively addressing gaps and acquiring new skills to resolve complex issues

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

OpenAI APIGPT-4CodexMultimodal CapabilitiesReasoning ModelsAgent ToolsAPI IntegrationDemo DevelopmentSample ApplicationsTechnical ContentTutorialsBlog PostsVideosCode Samples

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Developer Experience Engineer position?

The salary range is $280K - $345K.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need a robust full-stack engineering background with experience building innovative applications using AI and large language models (LLMs), strong user empathy, and a proven track record of creating engaging technical content, compelling demos, or innovative developer projects.

What is the team culture like at OpenAI's Developer Experience team?

The team focuses on empowering developers globally with delightful experiences, crafting inspiring demos, tools, and content, while collaborating closely with product, engineering, research, and GTM teams to ensure a seamless developer journey.

What makes a strong candidate for this Developer Experience Engineer role?

Strong candidates are passionate about crafting exceptional developer experiences, have full-stack engineering skills with AI/LLM experience, strong user empathy, and a track record of creating engaging technical content and demos.

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