Software Engineer, Enterprise Identity at OpenAI

San Francisco, California, United States

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$240,000 – $370,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Artificial Intelligence, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Have experience building and operating production authentication and identity systems at scale
Are fluent in identity protocols (OAuth2.0, SAML, SCIM, OIDC) and their security considerations
Have worked with platforms like Auth0, WorkOS, or Ory Hydra
Are proficient in backend development (Python preferred)
Enjoy building secure, developer-friendly APIs and infrastructure
Are excited about shaping how enterprises safely access and govern the use of frontier AI

Responsibilities

Build the next generation of enterprise authentication and authorization infrastructure, including SAML, OIDC, and OAuth2.0 integrations
Design and implement support for key enterprise standards: SSO, SCIM provisioning, RBAC, and delegated access
Evolve our identity data model and architecture to support complex customer org structures
Partner with GTM, security, and product teams to shape identity features that meet current and future enterprise needs from small business to multinational organizations
Develop tools and APIs for other engineering teams to integrate enterprise identity seamlessly

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonOAuth2.0SAMLOIDCSCIMRBACSSOAuth0WorkOSOry Hydra

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Software Engineer position?

The salary range is $240K - $370K.

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 role?

Required skills include experience building production authentication and identity systems at scale, fluency in identity protocols like OAuth2.0, SAML, SCIM, and OIDC, proficiency in backend development (Python preferred), and experience with platforms like Auth0, WorkOS, or Ory Hydra.

What is the team like at OpenAI for this role?

The Enterprise Identity team builds and maintains core authentication and authorization systems for OpenAI's enterprise products, ensuring secure and scalable access for businesses adopting ChatGPT, API, and other offerings.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates have experience with production-scale identity systems, expertise in protocols like OAuth2.0, SAML, SCIM, and OIDC, backend proficiency (especially Python), and enthusiasm for secure APIs and enterprise AI adoption.

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