OpenAI

Software Engineer, Backend - Sora

San Francisco, California, United States

$245,000 – $385,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have over 6 years of industry experience in product engineering, with a proven record of shipping impactful, user-focused products. They must excel in environments with ambiguity and rapid change, possess a proactive mindset, and be able to quickly learn new technologies. Experience building or supporting video infrastructure is a bonus.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and iterate on innovative video product features. They will translate user needs and research insights into scalable product solutions, work with researchers to integrate advanced video capabilities, shape the technical roadmap and product strategy for video initiatives, and foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives.

Skills

Product Engineering
Product Strategy
Video Infrastructure
Scalable Solutions
User-Focused Products
Problem-Solving
Adaptability
Collaboration
Research Integration

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.

Key Metrics

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$18,433.2MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
Mental healthcare service
Fertility treatment coverage
401(k) with generous matching
20-week paid parental leave
Life insurance (complimentary)
AD&D insurance (complimentary)
Short-term/long-term disability insurance (complimentary)
Optional buy-up life insurance
Flexible work hours and unlimited paid time off (we encourage 4+ weeks per year)
Annual learning & development stipend
Regular team happy hours and outings
Daily catered lunch and dinner
Travel to domestic conferences

Risks

Elon Musk's legal battle may pose financial and reputational challenges for OpenAI.
Customizable ChatGPT personas could lead to privacy and ethical concerns.
Competitors like Anthropic raising capital may intensify market competition.

Differentiation

OpenAI's capped profit model prioritizes ethical AI development over unlimited profit.
OpenAI's AI models, like Sora, offer unique video creation from text descriptions.
OpenAI's focus on AGI aims to create AI systems smarter than humans.

Upsides

OpenAI's $6.6 billion funding boosts its AI research and computational capacity.
Customizable ChatGPT personas enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
OpenAI's 'Operator' AI agent could revolutionize workforce automation by 2025.

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