Software Engineer, Frontend at OpenAI

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Up to 6 years of professional experience building production web applications
Fluent in TypeScript/JavaScript, React, and modern web tooling
Care deeply about design fidelity, performance, and accessibility
Enjoy iterating quickly to deliver polished, user-focused features

Responsibilities

Build and maintain scalable web applications using modern JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and related technologies
Create reusable UI components and front-end infrastructure to accelerate product development
Optimize client performance and ensure accessibility across browsers and devices
Work closely with designers to implement intuitive, user-friendly interfaces
Contribute to end-to-end product planning and decision-making

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ReactTypeScriptJavaScriptUI ComponentsWeb PerformanceAccessibility

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Software Engineer, Frontend position?

The salary is $255K.

Is this a remote or on-site role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for this frontend engineer role?

The role requires fluency in TypeScript/JavaScript, React, and modern web tooling, with up to 6 years of experience building production web applications. Strong focus on design fidelity, performance, and accessibility is essential.

What is the team like at OpenAI for this role?

The Applications Engineering organization builds and operates products like ChatGPT and the OpenAI API, spanning product engineering, infrastructure, and safety teams to deliver reliable, secure technology with a world-class user experience.

What makes a strong candidate for this frontend engineer position?

Candidates with up to 6 years of experience building production web apps, fluency in TypeScript/JavaScript and React, and a passion for design fidelity, performance, accessibility, and quick iteration on user-focused features will thrive.

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